Solderer – PCB / Cable Assembly

South West Recruitment Ltd; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Permanent role

Friendly team

Skill development

Training

Overtime pay

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd in Blandford Forum is seeking a permanent Solderer to join a long‑established electronics manufacturer. The role offers a 36.5 hour week in a busy production environment, with duties covering PCB and cable soldering, following drawings, assembly, and quality inspection.

IPC certification would be advantageous but not essential; the team values attention to detail and reliability, with ongoing training and development opportunities and overtime paid at premium rates.

Qualifications

• PCBs or cable soldering experience required.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to read engineering drawings or assembly instructions.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

Responsibilities

• Solder PCBs and/or cable assemblies.
• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Carry out through-hole soldering and cable termination.
• Inspect own work to ensure high quality standards.
• Assemble electronic components and sub-assemblies.
• Identify and report quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

PCB soldering

Manual dexterity

Engineering drawings

Quality mindset

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Monday - Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm

We are recruiting for a Permanent Solderer to join a long-established electronics manufacturer based in Blandford Forum, Dorset.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and growing production team manufacturing high-quality electronic assemblies. We welcome applications from candidates with any level of PCB or cable soldering experience, whether you've recently gained your skills or have many years of experience.

The Role

Working within a busy production environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality electronic assemblies to customer specifications.

Your duties will include:

• Soldering printed circuit boards (PCBs) and/or cable assemblies.


• Working from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and work instructions.


• Carrying out through-hole soldering and cable termination.


• Inspecting your own work to ensure high quality standards are maintained.


• Assembling electronic components and sub-assemblies.


• Identifying and reporting any quality issues.


• Working closely with colleagues to achieve production targets.


• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous PCB or cable soldering experience at any level.


• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.


• The ability to follow engineering drawings or assembly instructions.


• A commitment to producing high-quality work.


• A reliable and positive attitude.


• The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a production team.

IPC certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience.


• Permanent, full-time position.


• Friendly and supportive working environment.


• Opportunity to develop your soldering and electronics manufacturing skills.


• Ongoing training and career development.


• Overtime available, paid at 1.3x Monday to Friday and 1.5x at weekends.

Commutable from Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Ferndown, Dorchester, Salisbury, Yeovil and surrounding areas.