Light Assembly Technician

Adecco; Rodborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp‑to‑Perm opportunity

Full training provided

Long weekends with Friday off

Friendly, supportive team

Job summary

A Stroud-based precision assembly role is available with Adecco Group UK & Ireland. The position focuses on coil winding, fine assembly, hand soldering and quality inspection of electrical components.

You will read engineering drawings, assemble small components with high accuracy, and maintain data records. Training is provided and a pathway to permanent employment exists after a temporary period.

Qualifications

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Good eyesight and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with small, intricate components.
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Coil winding to customer specifications and drawings.
• Assemble small, intricate components to required quality standards.
• Hand soldering wires, cables, connectors and electrical components.
• Soldering and crimping wires and connectors with specialist tooling.
• Apply tapes, insulating materials and specialist resins.
• Carry out product testing and quality inspections per requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Record production and quality data accurately.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

Soldering tools

Small component handling

Job description

Light Assembly Technician

Stroud | £12.82 per hour | Monday to Thursday, 06:30am - 4:00pm

Temp to Perm Opportunity

Are you looking for a hands‑on manufacturing role where attention to detail and precision are valued? Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company based in Stroud, seeking a Precision Assembly Operative to join their friendly and supportive production team.

This role involves the assembly and manufacture of specialist electrical components, with a strong focus on coil winding, fine assembly work, soldering, and quality inspection. It is ideal for someone with excellent manual dexterity, good eyesight, and the ability to work accurately with small components.

Key Responsibilities

• Coil winding to customer specifications, engineering drawings and samples.
• Assembling small and intricate components to required quality standards.
• Hand soldering wires, cables, connectors and electrical components.
• Soldering and crimping wires, cables and connectors using specialist tooling.
• Application of tapes, insulating materials and specialist resins.
• Carrying out product testing and inspection procedures in line with customer and company requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions and specifications.
• Performing visual quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Accurately recording production and quality data.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Good eyesight and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with small, intricate components.
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively within a team.

Desirable

• Previous assembly or manufacturing experience.
• Coil winding experience.
• Soldering experience.
• Experience using small hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience within electronics, electrical assembly or precision manufacturing environments.

What's On Offer?

• Starting pay rate of £12.82 per hour.
• Monday to Thursday working week with every Friday off.
• Long weekends every week.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunity to develop specialist manufacturing skills.
• Join a growing and successful manufacturing business with long-term career prospects.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys detailed, hands‑on work and takes pride in producing high‑quality products. Whether you have previous assembly experience, soldering skills, or experience working with small components, you’ll have the patience, precision and attention to detail needed to succeed in this role.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.