PCB Assembler

Manpower UK Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd is seeking a PCB Assembler in Basingstoke to join a specialist electronics manufacturer producing high-quality PCB assemblies for automotive, aerospace, defence, and other high-technology sectors. This hands-on role focuses on precision soldering, through-hole and SMT techniques, and building hardware to detailed build guides and IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3 workmanship standards.

You will read technical drawings, follow instructions, and contribute to a clean, safe production

Qualifications

• PCB assembly experience required.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and build guides.
• High accuracy, manual dexterity and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble PCBs using through-hole and SMT techniques.
• Solder components and inspect workmanship.
• Follow written instructions and customer specifications.
• Identify and report faults or inconsistencies.
• Rework and repair PCBs when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

PCB assembly

Soldering (through-hole/SMT)

Reading technical drawings

Job description

PCB Assembler

Location: Basingstoke
£13.00 per hour
Mon-Thu 8:00-17:00
Fri 8:00-15:30
Weekly Pay

Join a specialist electronics manufacturer producing high?quality PCB assemblies, wiring harnesses, and complex electronic products for automotive, aerospace, defence, and other high-technology sectors.

This is a hands?on role ideal for someone who enjoys precision, soldering, and building reliable electronic hardware.

Role Overview

You’ll assemble printed circuit boards using through-hole and/or SMT techniques, working to detailed build guides, customer specifications, and IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3 workmanship standards.

Key Responsibilities

• PCB assembly using through-hole and/or SMT techniques.


• Following written work instructions and item lists to build products to customer specifications.


• Soldering resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and other components.


• Identifying and reporting faults or inconsistencies in components or documentation.


• Reworking and repairing PCBs when required.


• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in PCB assembly.


• Strong through-hole and/or SMT soldering skills.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and build guides.


• High accuracy, attention to detail, and good manual dexterity.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with older design boards as well as modern designs.


• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610).


• Background in electronics or manufacturing environments.

Why This Role Works Well for the Right Person

If you enjoy hands-on electronic assembly, precision soldering, and building reliable hardware, this is a stable role in a clean, well?organised production environment with supportive engineering and quality teams.