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Electrical Assembly and Soldering Technician
Dartford – parking on site
c.£26000 - £35,000 DOE – starting salary will depend on experience and skill set
Monday – Friday 8.30am-5.30pm 1 hour lunch
PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP, SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE PERMANENT RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment’s Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical division is currently working exclusively with an established SME who are at an exciting point of expansion, already a leader in their field!
We are looking for a technically minded Electrical Assembly and Soldering Technician on a full time, permanent basis, with opportunity to progress long term.
Day to day duties will be varied, and include:
- Assembling electrical products including soldering and wiring of circuit boards
- Reading and interpreting technical specifications and schematics accurately with a meticulous attention to detail
- Supporting the assembly of a range of products, offering ideas to improve processes in a positive way if required
- Using a range of hand and power tools
- Using measuring equipment
- Working as part of a team towards shared goals, clearly communicating across departments
- Supporting events and exhibitions, being customer facing and flexible to travel on occasion
- Offering technical support and guidance internally to support business need
- Resolving technical problems or queries proactively
- Testing and quality control to a high standard with all associated administration
- Pro-actively supporting warehouse functions by receiving and preparing deliveries during busy periods
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Ensuring regular communication regarding stock and equipment
- Maintenance of equipment
- Recording information accurately
To be considered for this role you will:
- Have previous experience in a relevant role – fault finding, assembly and manufacture of electrical of electronic products
- Be an all-rounder with some mechanical understanding
- Be able to use hand and power tools with demonstrable experience
- Have carried out testing on electrical or electronic equipment
- Solder to a good standard (testing will form part of the interview process)
- Enjoy working under pressure, able to keep a cool head and a positive attitude
- Understand that workloads vary and be able to adapt your approach, offering support to your colleagues where needed
- Be a self-starter, able to work independently using your initiative
- Approach problems with a solution focused outlook
- Have a good level of physical fitness to meet the demands of the role, as you may be on your feet a lot, and will need to be able to lift heavy items at times
- Demonstrate reliability and employability through a solid working history
- Show an enthusiasm to develop your skills further, keen to learn and progress
The BEST candidates will have:
- An electrical qualification, training or certification of some kind
- PAT testing experience
- Excellent IT skills with the ability to contribute to streamlining processes
- Administrative and customer service experience
- Stock management experience
- Experience assembling lighting displays
What’s in it for you?! Working for our client means:
- Working for an SME where hard work is noticed and rewarded, and you are not ‘just a number’
- Joining a team who are growing due to success – progression is possible for the right person
- The opportunity to work for a market leader who work on some amazing projects
- A varied role where no two days are the same
- Working in a nice environment with great facilities and on-site parking
- Being part of a genuinely supportive team environment
- Opportunities for funded study and training to suit business needs
- A stable, long-term role ideal for career minded candidates!
If you are looking for your forever role with genuine opportunity for progression within a business where you are treated as a person, not just a number, then apply online TODAY!
Interviews to be held immediately – don’t wait around!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
