Job Description
Are you a hands-on electronics technician who takes real pride in the quality of your work? Do you thrive in a precision environment where attention to detail and technical skill genuinely matter? If so, read on.
We're working with a specialist technology business based in Chertsey to find a Production Technician to join their growing operations team. This is a site-based, Monday to Friday role working on the assembly and manufacture of bespoke, high-specification products — the kind of work where your skills are genuinely valued and where no two days are exactly the same. Important: This role requires the successful candidate to hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Applicants must be UK nationals. What you'll be doing: Electronic and mechanical assembly of bespoke equipment, from development through to ongoing product support PCB assembly and repair, including surface mount technology (SMT) work Soldering to IPC-A-610 standards — wire-to-wire, wire-to-terminal, and wire-to-bucket Reading and working from schematic drawings, circuit diagrams, wiring schedules and cable drawings Crimping, loom forming, and small wire work to tight tolerances Inspecting components and subassemblies against quality standards and technical specifications Kitting parts and equipment, ensuring all materials meet the required specification Supporting continuous improvement activity and maintaining a safe, clean working environment Flexible support across the operations team as required — including goods inwards, stock movement and customer liaison What we're looking for: Proven experience in electronic and mechanical assembly Strong PCB repair skills, including SMT experience Confident reading and interpreting schematic drawings, circuit diagrams and cable drawings Competent in soldering and crimping, with experience working with small wire gauges Working knowledge of IPC-610 and IPC-620 standards Able to work independently with minimal supervision Strong mechanical aptitude with a good eye for detail Comfortable using hand tools, test equipment, and Office 365 Minimum 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) — ideally Maths and English An enthusiastic, self-motivated approach with a genuine desire to learn and develop This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist business working on technically interesting, meaningful products in a collaborative and developing team environment.