Trainee Electronic Technician - Early Shifts

Netbox Recruitment Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Life insurance

Discretionary company bonus

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

Social events

Modern working environment

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Netbox Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Trainee Electronics Technician / Production Operative in Edenbridge. This permanent role offers full training, Monday–Friday hours, and a starting salary of £26,234 with overtime opportunities.

The role focuses on assembling and testing components for safety switches and electronic products, with learning opportunities across production processes and quality standards. No prior electronics experience is required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• No prior electronics experience required; full training provided.
• Candidates should be highly detail-oriented with good manual dexterity.
• Reliability, conscientiousness and a willingness to learn are valued.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small components with high accuracy.
• Handle electrical wiring and components.
• Use microscopes and specialist equipment.
• Read electrical drawings and schematics.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dextrous

Team player

Willing to learn

Tools

Microscopes

Specialist equipment

Job description

Trainee Electronics Technician / Production Operative

Location: Edenbridge

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm

Salary: £26,234 per annum + overtime opportunities

Job Type: Permanent

Training: Full training provided

Are you looking for a permanent role where you can learn new skills and build a career in electronics?

We are currently recruiting Trainee Electronics Technicians / Production Operatives to join the assembly engineering team of an established manufacturing business based in a modern, state-of-the-art facility in Edenbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, good manual dexterity and a willingness to learn. Previous electronics or manufacturing experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The Role

As a Trainee Electronics Technician / Production Operative, you will be responsible for assembling and testing components to produce specialist safety switches and electronic products.

Your duties will include:

• Assembling small components with a high level of accuracy
• Working with electrical wiring and components
• Using microscopes and specialist equipment
• Reading and following electrical drawings and schematics
• Working to detailed production and quality standards
• Learning new processes and developing your technical skills
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the production process

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Highly detail-oriented and take pride in producing quality work
• Dextrous and comfortable working with small components
• Reliable, conscientious and keen to learn
• Able to follow detailed instructions and technical information
• Adaptable and willing to develop new skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team

No previous experience is essential. Candidates from an electrical wiring, electronics, engineering or manufacturing background will be particularly advantageous, but full training is available for the right person.

What's on Offer?

In addition to a competitive salary of £26,234 + overtime opportunities, the company offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 31 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Discretionary company performance bonus
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Regular company social events
• Modern, friendly working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Easily accessible by train, bus and car

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation, receive full training and develop a long-term career within electronics manufacturing.

Immediate interviews are available, so if you have excellent attention to detail, good manual dexterity and a willingness to learn, we would love to hear from you.