Electronics Assembly Operative

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electronics Assembly Operative to join a busy manufacturing team in Newbury on a full-time, day-shift role.

You will assemble PCBs, perform hand soldering, follow drawings and SOPs, maintain a tidy 6S workspace, and contribute to quality and traceability records, working 40 hours per week with standard UK shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Electronics assembly or manufacturing experience required.
• PCB assembly knowledge.
• Soldering experience on electrical components.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions and drawings.
• Knowledge of ESD procedures.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble PCBs and electronic components to a high standard.
• Carry out manual assembly, component placement and sub-assembly work.
• Hand soldering and operating SMT machinery, where trained
• Following written work instructions, drawings and standard operating procedures
• Carrying out visual inspections to identify defects or non-conformances
• Completing production, quality and traceability records accurately
• Handling electronic and ESD-sensitive components correctly
• Working towards production targets while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area in line with 6S principles
• Identifying and reporting any defects, shortages, process issues or safety concerns
• Supporting other areas of the assembly team when required
• Following all company quality, health & safety and environmental procedures
• Wearing the appropriate PPE and ESD protection and working safely at all times

Skills

Electronics assembly experience

PCB assembly

Soldering

Hand soldering

ESD procedures

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

English communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

SMT machinery

Job description

We are looking for an Electronics Assembly Operative to join a busy and growing manufacturing team.

Electronics Assembly Operative Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assembling PCBs and electronic components to a high standard
• Carrying out manual assembly, component placement and sub-assembly work
• Hand soldering and operating SMT machinery, where trained
• Following written work instructions, drawings and standard operating procedures
• Carrying out visual inspections to identify defects or non-conformances
• Completing production, quality and traceability records accurately
• Handling electronic and ESD-sensitive components correctly
• Working towards production targets while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area in line with 6S principles
• Identifying and reporting any defects, shortages, process issues or safety concerns
• Supporting other areas of the assembly team when required
• Following all company quality, health & safety and environmental procedures
• Wearing the appropriate PPE and ESD protection and working safely at all times

Electronics Assembly Operative Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within an electronics assembly or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge or experience of PCB assembly
• Soldering experience on electrical components
• Previous hand soldering experience
• Experience working to quality standards and production targets
• Knowledge of ESD procedures
• Good manual dexterity and strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow written work instructions, drawings and diagrams
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Good verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach to work

Electronics Cable Assembler Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift: 07:45 – 16:45 Monday – Thursday, Friday 06:00 – 16:45
• Evening Shift: 13:00 – 22:00, Fridays, 13:00 – 19:00