Electronics Technician / Assembly Technician
Location: Near Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 (DOE)
Our client is looking for an experienced Electronics Technician to support the assembly, testing, and repair of high-quality electronic products at their site near Southwater, Horsham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a hands-on technical role within a well-established electronics manufacturing environment. The position is ideal for candidates with strong IPC-standard soldering, PCB assembly skills, and experience working as an Electronics Assembler, Bench Technician, or Electronic Repair Technician.
About the Role
As an Electronics Technician, you will play a key part in the production and maintenance of a wide range of electronic assemblies. The role involves precision soldering, mechanical assembly, fault-finding, and repair work, making it well-suited to individuals who enjoy working on detailed builds and ensuring products meet exacting standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Assembly of electronic products, PCBs, wiring looms, and sub-assemblies.
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High-quality IPC-compliant soldering (through-hole & SMD).
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Diagnosing faults on electronic circuits and carrying out component-level repairs.
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Interpreting wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, and build documents.
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Testing and inspection of completed units to ensure full functionality.
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Supporting continuous improvement within the manufacturing and repair process.
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Maintaining tidy, safe, and well-organised workspaces in line with quality standards.
Key Requirements
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Previous experience as an Electronics Technician, Production Technician, Assembly Technician, or similar.
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Strong soldering skills to IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 or comparable standard.
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Hands-on experience with PCB assembly, wiring, crimping, and rework.
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Ability to fault-find and repair electronic circuits (desirable but not essential).
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Good understanding of electronic components, schematics, and manufacturing processes.
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Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
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Ability to work independently or as part of a small technical team.
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Full right to work in the UK.
Why Apply?
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Competitive salary of £32,000 – £36,000, depending on experience.
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Opportunity to develop your skills across assembly, test, and repair.
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Friendly and supportive working environment with long-term stability.
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Chance to work on varied, interesting, and technically challenging products.
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Ideal for candidates from Horsham, Southwater, Crawley, Worthing, Billingshurst, and the wider West Sussex area