Soldering Technician

Manpower UK Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Join a growing LED lighting manufacturing team delivering precision lighting solutions for aerospace, maritime and contract markets. You will perform fine detail hand soldering on surface mount components and support the production line within a close-knit team.

You will operate a pick-and-place machine (preferred) and assist with assembly tasks, while conducting basic electrical testing as needed and ensuring quality aligns with production schedules and timescales.

Qualifications

• Fine detail hand soldering on surface mount required.
• Pick-and-place machine experience preferred or required.
• IPC-610 soldering standards familiarity helpful.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fine detail hand soldering for surface mount components.
• Support production output as part of a manufacturing team.
• Operate a pick-and-place machine where applicable.
• Assist with assembly tasks as required.
• Conduct basic electrical testing as needed.
• Adhere to production schedules and maintain quality during shift.

Skills

Fine detail hand soldering

Pick-and-place machine

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Tools

IPC-610

Job description

Join a growing LED lighting manufacturing team, creating precision lighting solutions for aerospace, maritime and contract markets. If you're energised by hands-on work, take pride in fine detail, and enjoy working to timescales, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out fine detail hand soldering for surface mount components
• Support production output as part of a close-knit manufacturing team
• Use and operate a pick-and-place machine (preferred)
• Assist with assembly tasks as required
• Carry out basic electrical testing (where needed/available within the role)
• Work to production schedules and maintain quality throughout your shift

What you'll bring:

• Experience working in production teams within a manufacturing environment (highly desirable)
• Demonstrable fine detail hand soldering experience on surface mount (required)
• Pick-and-place machine experience (required)
• Soldering skills aligned to IPC-610 (preferred)
• Care and precision with a strong eye for detail
• Clear communication skills and a team-first approach
• The confidence to meet targets and work consistently to timescales

Additional information:

• Training will be provided on site
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4pm
• Permanent full-time position with an immediate start possible
• Salary £29,500 plus overtime, company pension and free on-site parking