Soldering operative

Gap Personnel Limited; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car park on site

Immediate start available

Early finish Fridays

Full-time role

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited in Gloucester is recruiting a Soldering Operative to join a busy, growing manufacturing team. The successful candidate will work on cable harnesses, wiring and soldering to exacting customer specifications, reading technical drawings and instructions with care.

You will be tested via a practical trade test and must have 3+ years soldering experience, with strong crimping skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3 years + experience in soldering is mandatory.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and instructions.
• Competent in hand and machine crimping techniques.
• Strong soldering skills with attention to detail; English required; trade test required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture cable harnesses to customer specs.
• Crimp cables and connectors by hand and machine.
• Solder components to a high standard.
• Assemble small electrical units and boxes.
• Read drawings and follow work instructions precisely.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Soldering

Cable harnesses

Crimping

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering irons

Job description

Title: Soldering Operative

Salary: £13.08 - £13.69 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:15pm | Friday, 7:30am - 12:15pm
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

gap personnel in Gloucester are currently recruiting for an experienced Soldering Operative to join a busy and growing manufacturing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in cable assembly, wiring, soldering, and crimping who is looking for a stable, long-term position within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing cable harnesses to customer specifications
• Carrying out hand and machine crimping of cables and connectors
• Soldering components to a high standard
• Completing box builds and small electrical assemblies
• Reading and interpreting customer drawings and written work instructions
• Ensuring products are assembled accurately and meet quality standards
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work area

Candidate Requirements:

• 3 years + experience in soldering is mandatory to be considered for this role

• Previous experience in a similar wiring, cable assembly, electronics, or manufacturing role
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and written instructions
• Competent in both hand and machine crimping techniques
• Strong soldering skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A quality-focused and methodical approach to work
• Good understanding of English is mandatory

Trade Test:

All successful applicants will be required to complete a practical trade test to demonstrate their soldering and crimping abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.08 - £13.69 per hour, depending on experience
• Early finish every Friday
• Full-time hours with a well-established company
• Supportive working environment
• Immediate start available for the right candidate
• Car park on site