SMT Technician — Training, Progression & Flexible Hours

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

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.