Electronics Inspector

WeHireTrades Ltd; Shefford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Supportive environment

Quality leadership

Job summary

WeHireTrades Ltd on behalf of our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Inspector to join a hands-on, quality-focused team. You will inspect PCB assemblies, cables, harnesses and complete electronic units across a busy production environment, performing first-off inspections and recording defects.

This full-time role offers regular overtime and an Employee-Owned Trust profit-sharing scheme after 12 months, with a strong emphasis on precision, documentation and continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Must have electronics manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of PCB construction.
• Ability to inspect to component level.
• Confident reading drawings and production documents.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable with fine tools and optical inspection equipment.
• Reliable, organised and quality-driven.
• Desirable: PCB inspection, AOI experience, IPC knowledge, rework skills, cable/harness inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect SMT PCB and through-hole boards for quality conformance.
• Inspect cables, harnesses and completed electronic units.
• Complete First-Off Inspections and approve builds.
• Identify, record and communicate defects clearly.
• Support SMT quality checks when needed.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation.
• Assist with packing finished goods.

Skills

PCB inspection

AOI experience

IPC knowledge

Rework skills

Cable harness inspection

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Optical inspection equipment

Job description

Electronics Inspector

WeHireTrades - Recruiting on behalf of our client

WeHireTrades is supporting an employee‑owned electronics manufacturer in hiring an experienced Electronics Inspector. This is a hands‑on, quality‑focused role inspecting PCB assemblies, cables, harnesses and full electronic units across a busy production environment.

What You'll Do

• SMT PCB inspection & through‑hole PCB inspection
• Inspect cables, harnesses and completed electronic units
• Complete First‑Off Inspections and approve builds
• Identify, record and communicate defects
• Support SMT quality checks when needed
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation
• Assist with packing finished goods

What You Need

• Electronics manufacturing experience
• Strong understanding of PCB construction
• Ability to inspect to component level
• Confident reading drawings & production documents
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable with fine tools & optical inspection equipment
• Reliable, organised and quality‑driven
• Desirable: PCB inspection, AOI experience, IPC knowledge, rework skills, cable/harness inspection.

Hours

Full‑time, 40 hours Mon-Thu: 8:00-17:00 Fri: 8:00-14:00 Regular overtime available (paid at time + one‑third)

Benefits

• Employee‑Owned Trust profit‑share scheme (after 12 months)
• Stable, supportive manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in product quality

The Opportunity

A great role for someone who takes pride in precision, enjoys varied inspection work, and wants to contribute to a company where quality truly matters