Trainee Electronics Assembly Technician

System Recruitment Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Pension

Christmas bonus

Eye tests

Job summary

System Recruitment Limited is looking for a Trainee Electronics Assembly Technician in Gloucester. You will be involved in interpreting technical drawings, assembling components, and performing final quality checks in a small multi-skilled team.

The role offers full on‑the‑job training with the aim of developing into an electrical assembly position, working with precision and adhering to quality standards. Commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Dursley and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical components, assembly techniques and ability to read schematics.
• Relevant qualification – Electrical / Electronics / Engineering.
• Basic soldering skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings and schematics, assemble components and wiring with precision.
• Construct electrical assemblies according to specifications and perform quality checks throughout the process.

Skills

Electrical components

Schematic reading

Soldering basics

Education

Electrical/Electronics Eng

Job description

Location: Gloucester – Commutable from; Cheltenham, Stroud, Dursley, Bristol, Ross-on-Wye, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Nailsworth, Malmesbury, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire

Post Code: GL1 5HE

Salary: £25,000 to £26,000 Overtime, Pension, Christmas Bonus, Eye Tests

Start Date: ASAP

Our client is a well-established and respected electronics manufacturer serving a diverse range of high-precision industries, including Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, and Medical. Their work spans both one-off, bespoke projects and high-volume production runs, meaning no two days are ever the same.

As part of a small, multi-skilled assembly team, you’ll be involved in the entire lifecycle of the product – from interpreting technical drawings and assembling components, through to final inspection and testing. This hands‑on, end‑to‑end involvement gives you a real sense of contribution and ownership over your work and makes the role both rewarding and engaging.

As a Trainee Electronics Assembly Technician you will receive full on the job training with the aim that you will, as soon as possible, be competent enough to perform an electrical assembly role to the required standard. Once trained you will construct electrical assemblies according to specifications, utilizing hand tools and machinery, and adhering to quality standards. The role involves interpreting schematics, assembling parts with precision, and conducting quality checks throughout the process.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Understanding of electrical components, assembly techniques, and ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Some form of relevant qualification – Electrical / Electronics / Engineering etc
• Basic soldering skills.
• Precision and accuracy are crucial.
• Ability to troubleshoot assembly issues and work with engineering teams to find solutions.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks for assembling intricate components.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and follow instructions.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Trainee Electronics Assembly Technician, Junior Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Graduate Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, Assembler, Engineer, Production Operative and be living within a commutable distance of Gloucester – Commutable from; Cheltenham, Stroud, Dursley, Bristol, Ross-on-Wye, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Nailsworth, Malmesbury, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire or be willing to relocate.