Wirer/Solderer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician for a contract role in Hedge End. You will build and maintain electronic test equipment, requiring practical electrical skills and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and potential for contract extension. If you're a detail-oriented technician, apply now to make a direct impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in electrical assembly, wiring, and test equipment setup.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with ESD safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire test equipment and enclosures to a high standard.
• Carry out electrical cable assembly and PCB modifications.
• Support fault-finding and repair of test setups.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring diagrams

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Electrical Assembly Technician - Contract Role
Location: Hedge End
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Contract: 4 months initially (potential for extension)
Rate: c£14.87/hour (PAYE) or c£19.91/hour (Umbrella)

Our client is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Electrical Assembly Technician to support their Manufacturing and R&D Engineers. Reporting to the Operations Test Team Manager, you\'ll play a key role in building, modifying, and maintaining electronic test equipment used across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your practical electrical skills in a dynamic engineering environment with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and wire test equipment and enclosures to a high standard.
• Carry out electrical cable assembly, PCB modifications, and related tasks.
• Support fault-finding and repair of test setups, including stripping down and replacing parts as needed.
• Perform and document monthly ESD safety checks.
• Carry out workstation grounding tasks (e.g., connecting Earth points, soldering broken ESD wrist strap cables).
• Work with JIRA (Atlassian) ticketing system to manage task priorities (experience is a plus).
• Read and interpret simple wiring diagrams accurately.

What We're Looking For

• Practical experience in electrical assembly, wiring, and test equipment setup.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with ESD safety standards and procedures.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload effectively.
• JIRA or similar ticket system experience is advantageous but not essential.

If you\'re a skilled technician looking for your next challenge in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we\'d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join a team where your technical skills make a direct impact every day.

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience