Telecom Electronics Assembly Technician — Fast-Paced Edinburgh Contract

Hamilton Barnes; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is hiring an Electronic Production Technician in Edinburgh for a 3-month contract. You will assemble and modify electro‑mechanical equipment, test units, and ensure documentation is followed. The role requires 1–3 years in electrical assembly, attention to detail, and the ability to rotate between tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Shift is 40+ hours with overtime and weekend work possible. Steel-toe footwear is required, and the site offers a hands-on, quality‑driven team

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or electronic assembly (1–3 years).
• Ability to read and follow build documentation.
• Basic computer skills including data entry.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to operate torque equipment and light fabrication tools.
• Good manual dexterity and steady hand work.
• Willingness to rotate between roles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and modify electrical/electronic equipment to specification.
• Test completed units and prepare for shipping.
• Read and follow build documentation and enter data as required.
• Use torque equipment and light fabrication tools.
• Rotate between positions according to business needs.
• Maintain safety and quality standards throughout.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Read build docs

Data entry

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Ability to rotate roles

Job description

Hamilton Barnes is hiring an Electronic Production Technician in Edinburgh for a 3-month contract. You will assemble and modify electro‑mechanical equipment, test units, and ensure documentation is followed. The role requires 1–3 years in electrical assembly, attention to detail, and the ability to rotate between tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Shift is 40+ hours with overtime and weekend work possible. Steel-toe footwear is required, and the site offers a hands-on, quality‑driven team