At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and solder components on circuit boards in a high-precision environment.
- Company: Join a leading defence engineering organisation with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Structured training, long-term career progression, and a clean working environment.
- Other info: Stable workplace with strong processes and standards.
- Why this job: Develop specialist skills while contributing to advanced technology in a team-oriented setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in soldering or electronics assembly with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Looking for a hands-on role in a clean, high-precision environment? We are supporting a leading defence engineering organisation in recruiting Electronics Assembly Operators to work on advanced circuit card builds. This is a great opportunity to develop specialist skills in a structured, quality-driven production setting.
What you'll be doing:
- Assembling and soldering components onto circuit boards
- Working with small components, often under a microscope
- Carrying out visual inspections and basic rework on assemblies
- Following engineering drawings and build instructions
- Recording work and completing quality checks in line with process requirements
- Working as part of a team to meet production targets
What we're looking for:
Essential:
- Experience in soldering or electronics assembly
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus
- Comfortable working with small, delicate components
Desirable:
- IPC or ESD awareness/training
- Experience reading engineering drawings or work instructions
- Background in PCB / circuit card assembly or similar environment
Why apply:
- Opportunity to work within a high-tech defence engineering environment
- Structured training and development of specialist skills
- Clean, organised production setting
- Long-term opportunity with potential for progression
- Stable, team-oriented workplace with strong processes and standards
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
PCB Assembler - Electronics Assembly Operator in Manchester employer: Guidant Global
Join a leading defence engineering organisation that prioritises a clean and high-precision work environment, offering structured training and development opportunities for Electronics Assembly Operators. With a strong focus on quality and teamwork, you will thrive in a stable workplace that values your skills and provides pathways for career progression in the high-tech sector.
