Trainee Electronic Technicians

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

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

EAP

Training & development

Free onsite parking

Transport accessible

Job summary

This is a permanent Trainee Electronics Technician / Production Operative position in Edenbridge. Join the assembly engineering team and receive full training with no prior electronics experience required, making it ideal to start a career in electronics.

You will assemble and test components for safety switches and electronic products, follow electrical drawings, use microscopes and specialist equipment, and work to precise production standards while learning new skills.

Qualifications

• No prior electronics experience required; full training provided.
• Attention to detail and manual dexterity essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Able to read and follow detailed technical instructions.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small components with a high level of accuracy.
• Work with electrical wiring and components.
• Operate microscopes and specialist equipment.
• Read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Work to detailed production and quality standards.
• Learn new processes and develop skills.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy throughout production.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dextrous

Reliable

Instruction-following

Team player

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

Trainee Electronics Technician / Production Operative

Location: Edenbridge

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:30pm - 11:30pm

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 skillsComfortable 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
• Discretionary company performance bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• 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.