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PCB Assembler - Through-Hole & Surface-Mount
Location: Havant
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hours per week) with a 30-minute lunch break.
Benefits: Company Pension, Private Healthcare
A specialist manufacturer is seeking a PCB Assembler to join its production team. This is a hands-on role ideal for individuals with experience in conventional through-hole PCB assembly, with additional surface-mount knowledge considered an advantage.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for the end-to-end assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs), working from bills of materials and population drawings. The role requires precision, strong soldering technique, and the ability to identify and handle a wide range of electronic components.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble PCBs using through-hole and some surface-mount techniques.
Accurately interpret bills of materials and population/layout drawings.
Identify electronic components by markings, resistor banding, and colour codes.
Prepare and form components ready for placement and soldering.
Ensure consistent quality of assembly work in line with company standards.
Collaborate with production team members to maintain workflow and quality.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven hands-on experience in through-hole PCB assembly.
Some knowledge or exposure to surface-mount assembly techniques.
Competency in reading and interpreting technical assembly documents.
Strong soldering skills and familiarity with component recognition.
Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing or production environment.
Package and Benefits
Permanent or temp-to-perm contract available.
Stable working environment with consistent workload.
Opportunity to work in a well-established electronics production team.
How to apply:
Suitable candidates for the Tool Maker role should apply immediately using the 'Apply Now' button by calling Edward Cornes on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to (url removed) .
We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on (phone number removed) and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.
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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
