Electronic Technician

Future Talent Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40,000 + discretionary £

Company pension match up to 10%

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance (family add)

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development pathways

Rewards platform: discounts, EV salary

Job summary

Future Talent Group in Swindon is seeking an Electronic Technician to manufacture and test PCBs and wiring harnesses. The role focuses on precision assembly of electronic components and assurance of high-quality performance in demanding environments.

You will bring PCB/harness assembly experience, with IPC-A-610 certification or equivalent, and be comfortable reading schematics and using test equipment. This is a site-based role with clear career development paths.

Qualifications

• PCB and harness assembly experience is essential.
• IPC-A-610 certification or relevant experience desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret PCB drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test PCBs and wiring harnesses with precision and quality.
• Contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-performance electronic solutions.

Skills

PCB and/or harness assembly

IPC-A-610 certification

Read PCB drawings & schematics

PCB manufacturing knowledge

Proactive problem-solving

Strong team spirit

Education

Professional/Higher Technical qualification in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Electronic Technician – PCBs & Wiring Harnesses | Swindon | UAV/Defence Technology

Location - Swindon

Salary - £35,000 / 40,000

Join a fast-growing European leader in unmanned technology, operating at the cutting edge of Digital, Defence, Security, and Space. This is a mission-driven, multidisciplinary business combining AI, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to protect people, critical infrastructure, and support decision-making in the most demanding environments - at sea, on land, in space, and in cyberspace.

The Role

We're looking for an Electronic Technician to manufacture and test PCBs and wiring harnesses with precision and quality, ensuring correct assembly of electronic components and contributing to the delivery of reliable, high-performance electronic solutions.

What You'll Bring

• PCB and/or harness assembly experience - essential
• Professional/Higher Technical qualification in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrotechnics or related field (preferred)
• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or experience (desirable)
• Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters)
• Ability to read and interpret PCB drawings and schematics (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes (preferred)
• Strong team spirit and ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment
• High level of responsibility, organisation, and task-planning skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 + discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension match up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (optional family cover) + Private Dental
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear career development pathways and dedicated skills investment
• Rewards platform: high street discounts, Electric Car, Cycle to Work & Technology salary sacrifice schemes