Electronics Production Technician / PCB Assembler

EMBS Engineering; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturing company is looking for an Electronics Production Technician to join their team in Belper CP. You will be responsible for assembling and testing electronic products while ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and possess a strong attention to detail. This role offers a salary of £28-32K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in electronics manufacturing or production.
• Proactive mindset and ability to handle challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic products with care and precision.
• Carry out routine testing and diagnose issues.
• Support production runs and prototype builds.
• Collaborate with development team to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

HND / HNC in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electronics Production Technician / PCB Assembler

Location : Derbyshire, East Midlands

Salary : £28-32K + Benefits

Join a modern UK manufacturing team shaping high-quality electronic products!

If you’re passionate about building reliable electronic products and enjoy working in a hands‑on, varied role, this opportunity could be a great fit. You’ll be joining a growing manufacturing team in a modern facility, taking ownership of a mix of assembly, testing and day‑to‑day production activities. No two days will look the same, and you’ll play an important part in keeping quality at the heart of every build.

Reporting to an experienced and supportive Production Manager, you’ll work closely with colleagues across production and development, ensuring products are assembled correctly, tested properly and delivered to the highest standard. If you take pride in doing things the right way and enjoy finding ways to improve processes, you’ll feel right at home.

What the role involves

• Assembling electronic products with care and precision, always protecting the integrity of the build.
• Carrying out routine testing, maintaining test setups and diagnosing issues.
• Supporting production runs, prototype builds and new product launches.
• Working with the development team to suggest improvements to fixtures, processes or manufacturing methods.
• Handling a mix of production and logistics tasks to keep things running smoothly.
• Travelling to other UK sites when required.

What you’ll bring

• A strong eye for detail and a genuine focus on quality.
• Clear communication skills and confidence to work independently and with a team.
• Good judgement when handling challenges and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A proactive, organised approach to managing your time.
• A willingness to take responsibility, solve problems and improve how things are done.
• A diligent, compliance-driven mindset.

Technical background

• HND / HNC in Electronic Engineering – relevant hands‑on experience also welcomed.
• Experience working in electronics manufacturing or production (2+ years).

Nice-to-have experience

• IPC training or certification.
• Through‑hole soldering skills.
• Ability to read and follow assembly drawings or technical instructions.
• Previous work assembling electronic components or carrying out quality checks.

Security Requirements - Applicants must be British Citizens and able to obtain and maintain unconditional DV clearance.

If you’d like to explore this role further, apply today