Trainee Electronics Assembler

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing firm in Basingstoke is looking for a Trainee Electronics Assembler. In this role, you will be soldering components, using inspection equipment, and assembling products while working in a state-of-the-art facility. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical drawings are essential. With a salary of £28,000 to £32,000, the position also offers fantastic benefits including an extra day off for your birthday and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Every Friday off

An extra day off for your birthday

Private healthcare

Company bonus scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience soldering to IPC or J-STD standards is desirable.
• Comfortable with a mix of manual assembly and operating soldering equipment is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Solder a wide range of PTH components to IPC or J-STD standards.
• Use X-Ray inspection equipment to check solder joints.
• Assemble simple cables, small mechanical builds, and enclosures.

Skills

Soldering to IPC or J-STD standards

Attention to detail

Proactive approach to quality

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Trainee Electronics Assembler

Location: Basingstoke
Reports To: Production Lead
Salary: Competitive / £28,000 to £32,000

Fantastic Benefits

Compressed hours – Monday to Thursday 7.30am–5pm

Fantastic Benefits Package

The Trainee Electronics Assembler Role

Orion is proud to be supporting TechPoint, one of the UK’s largest independently owned electronics and components manufacturers, in their search for a Trainee Electronics Assembler to join the team at their brand-new, world-class facility in Basingstoke.

If you enjoy working in a clean, modern environment with high-spec equipment, and want to be involved in producing electronics for exciting sectors such as defence, space, and motorsport — this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Soldering a wide range of PTH components to IPC or J-STD standards (Class 2 & 3)
• Using X-Ray inspection equipment to check solder joints
• Assembling simple cables, small mechanical builds, and enclosures
• Programming and operating selective soldering and wave soldering machines
• Following build instructions and manufacturing drawings accurately
• Using the company’s computer-based system to record production notes and log time
• Reporting quality issues and working closely with the quality manager to maintain standards

Experience Required

• Desirable: Experience soldering to IPC or J-STD standards
• Essential: Comfortable with a mix of manual assembly and operating soldering equipment
• Essential: Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality
• Essential: Ability to read and follow technical drawings and production documentation
• Desirable: Previous experience in a manufacturing or electronics environment

Benefits of Joining TechPoint

• £28,000 per annum
• 20 days holiday, bank holidays and every Friday off!
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare and cash plan
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking

Equal Opportunities Statement

TechPoint Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Apply now for the Trainee Electronics Assembler role!

For more information, please contact Jacob Exton at Orion Electrotech Reading for a chat.