PCB Assembly Technician — Hands-on Electronics, Path to Permanent

Halmer Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for permanent role

Job summary

Halmer Group is seeking a PCB Assembly Operative to join a Berkshire-based electronics production team. The role focuses on hands-on PCB and component assembly with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will work in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment, following written instructions and quality standards while maintaining safety and documentation requirements. Prior electronics experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail required.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and production docs.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills needed for documentation.
• Ability to work as part of a production team.
• Electronics assembly experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble PCBs and electronic components to production standards.
• Place components and perform through-hole assembly as trained.
• Hand soldering where trained and support SMT processes.
• Carry out sub-assembly work and visual inspection for defects.
• Follow drawings, SOPs and quality procedures to the letter.
• Handle ESD-sensitive components correctly and maintain traceability.
• Complete production, quality and documentation records.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and report issues.
• Support other areas of the assembly team when required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

Literacy & numeracy

Team player

Electronics assembly

Job description

Halmer Group is seeking a PCB Assembly Operative to join a Berkshire-based electronics production team. The role focuses on hands-on PCB and component assembly with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will work in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment, following written instructions and quality standards while maintaining safety and documentation requirements. Prior electronics experience is advantageous.