PCB Inspector

GTS International; Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS International in Bedford is seeking an experienced PCB Inspector to join our electronics quality team. You will inspect assembled PCBs to ensure they meet quality standards and customer requirements, identifying defects and recording findings.

You will work closely with production and engineering to resolve issues, using drawings and inspection criteria, and maintaining accurate records. A background in electronics manufacturing and IPC exposure helps ensure compliance with industry

Qualifications

• Experienced in PCB inspection or electronics quality control.
• IPC standard certification or exposure to IPC Class 1–3 standards.
• Detail-oriented with ability to read drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PCBs and electronic assemblies for defects and workmanship.
• Carry out visual inspection of components, solder joints and assemblies.
• Identify and document faults, defects and non-conformances.
• Work from drawings, specifications and inspection criteria.
• Use appropriate inspection equipment and tools.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to investigate and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Ensure products meet required quality and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

PCB inspection

Quality control

Attention to detail

Electronics manufacturing

Education

IPC standard certification

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and detail-focused PCB Inspector to join our team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail and a background in electronics manufacturing, PCB inspection or quality control.

The Role

As a PCB Inspector, you'll be responsible for inspecting assembled printed circuit boards to ensure they meet our quality standards and customer requirements. You'll identify defects, carry out visual and technical inspections, and work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect PCBs and electronic assemblies for defects and workmanship standards.
• Carry out visual inspection of components, solder joints and assemblies.
• Identify and document faults, defects and non-conformances.
• Work from drawings, specifications and inspection criteria.
• Use appropriate inspection equipment and tools.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to investigate and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Ensure products meet required quality and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

About You

• Experienced in PCB inspection, electronics manufacturing or a similar quality role.
• Ideally certified to IPC standard in the past, or have had expose to IPC Class 1, 2 and 3 standards
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent attention to quality.
• Comfortable working from technical drawings and specifications.
• Able to identify soldering, component placement and assembly defects.
• Methodical, reliable and organised.

What We Can Offer

• Annual salary of up to £32,000pa
• Stable opportunity within an established manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to develop your technical and quality skills
• Supportive team environment

If you're an experienced PCB Inspector who takes pride in getting the detail right, we'd love to hear from you