Soldering & Assembly Technician - KENT
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Hours:
Monday - Thursday | 07:00 - 16:00 (30-minute lunch)
Friday | 07:00 - 11:15
Build Precision. Create Light. Be Part of Something Exceptional.
We are a proudly UK-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance lighting solutions used in architectural, marine, and specialist display projects around the world. With over four decades of craftsmanship and innovation behind us, our products are trusted by leading lighting designers globally - and over 50% of what we create is exported worldwide.
Following significant growth, we've expanded to a team of 70+ people and invested in additional facilities to support our state-of-the-art testing and assembly operations. Now, we're looking for a skilled and detail-driven Soldering & Assembly Technician to join our production team.
The Role
This is a hands-on, bench-based position where precision, care, and pride in your work matter. You'll be assembling high-quality lighting products to customer specifications, often managing multiple works orders at once.
All kits and components will be delivered directly to your workstation - your focus is on building, testing, and ensuring flawless quality.
You'll report to the Production Manager, with day-to-day guidance from a Production Team Leader.
What You'll Be Doing
Assembling products in a manufacturing environment
Hand-soldering wires to printed circuit boards
Mixing and filling electronic assemblies with 2-part resins
Cutting, preparing, and routing cables
Testing products at various assembly stages
Performing final quality control checks on your own work
Managing your workload to meet time targets
Reporting issues promptly to your team leader
Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workspace
Consistently producing work to the highest quality standardsFull product training will be provided.
What We're Looking For
Electrical wiring and assembly experience
Confident reading assembly and wiring drawings
Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
Recent experience in a similar hands-on manufacturing role
Comfortable using hand tools (soldering iron, cutters, pliers, screwdrivers)
Flexible, proactive attitude
Good communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
We believe great work deserves great benefits:
Discretionary company performance bonus*
Private healthcare (including dental & optical)*
Employee Assistance Programme
20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 days in year two)
Additional long service holiday*
Pension scheme (4% company match)
Cycle to Work scheme
Dell Advantage employee discounts
Casual, friendly working environment
Regular social events
Unlimited tea & coffee ☕*Benefits dependent on length of service.
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