Skilled Solderer *Competitive Rate*

South West Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd in Poole, Dorset, is seeking an experienced Cable Assembler/Solderer to join an established electronics manufacturing team. The role covers cable assembly, wiring harness manufacture and prototype wiring in a busy shop floor environment.

You will work on soldering, crimping and assembling cable looms, following diagrams and technical instructions with keen attention to detail. A permanent position follows a successful 12-week probation, with Monday–Friday daytime hours

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in cable assembly and soldering.
• Experience with PCB soldering or prototype wiring is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut and strip cables and wires.
• Solder electrical connections and cable assemblies.
• Crimp terminals, contacts and connectors.
• Manufacture and assemble cable looms and wiring harnesses.
• Fit terminals and connectors to cable ends.
• Follow wiring diagrams and assembly instructions.
• Check completed assemblies for accuracy and quality.
• Carry out general electrical and electronic assembly duties.

Skills

Cable assembly

Soldering

Wiring harness

Attention to detail

Job description

Cable Assembler / Solderer - Electronics Manufacturing

Location: Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent (following successful 12-week probationary period)
Salary: Competitive, depending on soldering experience

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8.00am - 4.30pm

• Friday: 8.00am - 1.30pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Cable Assembler / Solderer to join a well-established electronics manufacturing company based in Poole, Dorset.

The company specialises in the manufacture of high-quality cable assemblies, wiring looms and electrical components for a variety of engineering industries.

This position would suit someone with previous experience in cable assembly, electronics soldering, wiring harness manufacture or prototype wiring who enjoys detailed, hands-on assembly work.

The Role

Working within a busy manufacturing environment, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cutting and stripping cables and wires.

• Soldering electrical connections and cable assemblies.

• Crimping terminals, contacts and connectors.

• Manufacturing and assembling cable looms and wiring harnesses.

• Fitting terminals, connectors and associated components to cable ends.

• Working from wiring diagrams, drawings and assembly instructions.

• Checking completed assemblies for accuracy and quality.

• Carrying out general electrical and electronic assembly duties.

Essential Skills & Experience

Applicants must have at least two years' experience in one of the following areas:

• Cable assembly and soldering.

• PCB soldering and electronics assembly.

• Prototype wiring or wiring loom manufacture.

You should also have:

• Good practical soldering, crimping and wiring skills.

• Experience using hand tools and assembly equipment.

• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.

• The ability to follow technical instructions and work accurately.

• A reliable approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Experience working to IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Permanent opportunity following a successful 12-week probationary period.

• Monday to Friday daytime hours.

• Early finish at 1.30pm every Friday.

• Established electronics manufacturing environment.

• Varied cable assembly, wiring and soldering work.