SMT Technician: Hands-on Electronics Production

Adecco; Congleton; On-site; GBP 29,600 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Exposure to advanced manufacturing

Career progression pathways

Safe, collaborative environment

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for a Technical Production Operator (SMT) in Congleton. This 6-month fixed-term, full-time role offers rotating double-day shifts (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00) and a pay rate of £15.18 per hour.

You will operate SMT equipment, support setup and quality checks, and gain hands-on experience in a high-tech electronics environment. The role focuses on learning, process improvements, fault finding, and potential progression into engineering or technical specialist positions

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/SMT preferred but not essential.
• Experience operating automated production equipment.
• Mechanical/engineering qualification is desirable.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor SMT production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up, load, and maintain production lines to achieve quality and productivity targets.
• Carry out visual inspections and basic quality checks to ensure products meet specification.
• Support first‑line troubleshooting and assist with resolving machine and equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and health and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams.

Skills

SMT experience

Mechanical/Engineering aptitude

Teamwork

Quality conscious

Problem solving

Flexible with shifts

Education

Mechanical/Engineering qualification (desirable)

Tools

SMT equipment operation

Job description

Adecco is recruiting for a Technical Production Operator (SMT) in Congleton. This 6-month fixed-term, full-time role offers rotating double-day shifts (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00) and a pay rate of £15.18 per hour.

You will operate SMT equipment, support setup and quality checks, and gain hands-on experience in a high-tech electronics environment. The role focuses on learning, process improvements, fault finding, and potential progression into engineering or technical specialist positions