SMT Technician

Hales Group Ltd; Baldock; On-site; GBP 34,116,000 - 38,952,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Full training provided

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Hales Group Ltd in Baldock is seeking an enthusiastic SMT Technician to join a long-established family business. No prior electronics experience is required as full training and ongoing support will be provided to develop valuable technical skills.

You’ll learn to set up, program and operate Mycronic pick-and-place machinery, gain experience in inspection and quality control, and enjoy clear progression, excellent training, and a supportive team culture with a Friday 12:30 finish.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Technically and mechanically minded with interest in how things work.
• Comfortable using computers and basic systems (Excel & Windows).

Responsibilities

• Set up, program and operate Mycronic pick-and-place machinery.
• Prepare components, materials and documentation for production jobs.
• Support solder paste printing, placement and reflow processes.
• Complete quality checks and inspections to ensure a high standard of work.
• Carry out machine changeovers between production jobs.
• Complete routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Follow ESD, quality and safety procedures.
• Work closely with the wider production team to meet deadlines and maintain quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

BTEC/NVQ/Apprenticeship in engineering or electronics

Tools

Excel

Windows OS

Job description

SMT Technician

Location: Baldock

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday-Friday, Full time (Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4:30pm & Fri 7:30am-12:30pm)

Salary: £12.71 - £14.50 per hour (DOE)

Are you looking to kickstart a career within engineering and manufacturing, with full training and plenty of opportunity to develop? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Baldock-based client is looking for an enthusiastic, technically minded individual with a great eye for detail to join their close-knit team as an SMT Technician.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, long-established family business that really invests in its people. No previous electronics experience is needed, as full training and ongoing support will be provided, helping you develop valuable technical skills and gain recognised qualifications as you progress.

Working within a friendly and supportive production team, you'll learn to set up, program and operate high-tech machinery, as well as gaining experience across inspection, quality control and the wider SMT process.

With excellent training, genuine scope for progression and plenty of variety, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Key responsibilities as a SMT Technician:

• Set up, program and operate Mycronic pick-and-place machinery
• Prepare components, materials and documentation for production jobs
• Support solder paste printing, placement and reflow processes
• Complete quality checks and inspections to ensure a high standard of work
• Carry out machine changeovers between production jobs
• Complete routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance
• Follow ESD, quality and safety procedures
• Work closely with the wider production team to meet deadlines and maintain quality

What we're looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Technically/mechanically minded with an interest in how things work
• Comfortable using computers and basic systems (Excel & Windows)
• Good numeracy, organisation and manual dexterity
• A logical approach to problem-solving
• Reliable, punctual and keen to learn
• A positive team player with good communication skills
• Previous manufacturing, engineering or electronics experience (desirable)
• Engineering or electronics qualification e.g. BTEC, NVQ, apprenticeship (desirable)

What's on offer:

• 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary, reviewed alongside progression
• Excellent training (including training in ESD and IPC-A-610 workmanship standards) and scope for progression
• Support to develop your skills and gain recognised qualifications
• 12:30pm finish every Friday & opportunity for flexibility around working hours
• Varied, hands-on work with no two builds the same
• The opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and long-established family business

Ready to take the next step? If you're technically minded, eager to learn and looking for a role where you can genuinely develop and progress, we'd love to hear from you.