Soldering Technician

Mansell Recruitment Group; Caddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Soldering Technician for a busy electronics production environment. The position focuses on manual soldering and requires experience with IPC standards. Responsibilities include soldering printed circuit boards, ensuring quality workmanship, and following documented instructions. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work from technical drawings. The salary ranges from £25,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Trained to IPC-A-610 and J-STD standards with proven soldering ability.
• Experience in manual soldering of electronic assemblies, primarily through-hole.
• Knowledge of resistor colour codes and component identification desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hand soldering on printed circuit boards in accordance with instructions.
• Complete soldering work to recognised workmanship standards.
• Perform modifications and rework where required.

Skills

Manual soldering

Attention to detail

Understanding of IPC-A-610 standards

Knowledge of components

Working from technical drawings

Education

IPC certification

Job description

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Soldering Technician to join a busy electronics production environment. This position focuses on high-quality manual soldering work, assembling and modifying electronic assemblies in line with detailed technical instructions and recognised industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hand soldering on printed circuit boards in accordance with documented build instructions.
• Complete soldering work to recognised workmanship standards, including IPC-A-610 and J-STD guidelines.
• Perform board modifications and rework where required, depending on experience.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, consistently, and to the required quality level.
• Follow established processes and highlight any issues or potential improvements to supervision.
• Work in line with quality management procedures and maintain accurate production records.

The Candidate

• Trained to IPC-A-610 and J-STD standards (Class 3 preferred), with proven soldering ability.
• Experience in manual soldering of electronic assemblies, primarily through-hole components, with some exposure to surface-mount work.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality workmanship.
• Comfortable working from technical drawings and assembly documentation.
• Knowledge of resistor colour codes and component identification desirable.
• Current IPC certification and experience working to high-reliability standards would be advantageous but not essential.

Salary

£25,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience