PCB Assembler – Full Time – Basingstoke

Catering; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a specialist electronics manufacturer in Basingstoke, where you will assemble printed circuit boards using through-hole and SMT techniques, following detailed build guides and customer specifications to IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3 workmanship standards. This hands-on role focuses on precision soldering, reading technical drawings, and maintaining high accuracy in a supportive production environment.

Salary is £13.00 per hour with weekly pay, and the site operates Mon-Thu 8:00-17:00 and Fri

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

PCB assembly

Soldering

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Team work

Tools

IPC standards IPC-A-610

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.

Salary: £13.00/hour

Job Type: Permanent, Temporary

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire