Senior Electrical & PCB Assembly Technician

Holt Engineering; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Wimborne, Dorset, is seeking a Senior Wiring Technician to join a precision engineering production team. You will assemble complex electrical and electronic equipment from detailed drawings, wiring diagrams and instructions, with emphasis on quality and accuracy.

You will solder high-density connectors, assemble cable looms, PCB assemblies and electrical cabinets, and support continuous improvement alongside engineering colleagues.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical or electronic assembly within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent soldering skills, particularly with high-density connectors and surface mount devices.
• Experience manufacturing cable looms and complex wiring assemblies.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.
• Experience with PCB assembly, fault rectification and repair.
• A qualification in electrical assembly or equivalent practical experience.
• IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 qualifications would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Wiring complex electrical assemblies using technical drawings, circuit diagrams and work instructions.
• Soldering high-density multi-pin connectors and surface mount components.
• Manufacturing cable looms and carrying out terminal installations.
• Assembling control cabinets, racks, frames and associated electrical equipment.
• Undertaking PCB assembly, repairs, modifications and upgrades.
• Inspecting and verifying completed wiring assemblies to ensure quality and functionality.
• Maintaining accurate manufacturing documentation, ERP records and traceability.
• Working closely with engineering teams to support new product development and manufacturing improvements.
• Supporting skills development and knowledge sharing across the production team.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, health and safety and ESD compliance.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Soldering

Wiring

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Electrical assembly qualification

IPC-A-610 qualification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 qualification

Job description

Holt Engineering in Wimborne, Dorset, is seeking a Senior Wiring Technician to join a precision engineering production team. You will assemble complex electrical and electronic equipment from detailed drawings, wiring diagrams and instructions, with emphasis on quality and accuracy.

You will solder high-density connectors, assemble cable looms, PCB assemblies and electrical cabinets, and support continuous improvement alongside engineering colleagues.