Trainee Electronics Assembly Wiring Technician

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Are you passionate about electronics, hands-on work, or looking to kick-start a technical career? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop valuable skills in electrical assembly and manufacturing.

Monday to Friday 0600:1400
£12.21 p/h

What you'll be doing

Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and schematics
Basic soldering, crimping, and cable preparation
Wiring control panels and electrical enclosures
Safe use of hand tools and electrical testing equipment
Working to IPC standards and quality procedures

Who this is ideal for
School leavers or college graduates
Individuals looking to retrain into a technical career
Candidates with hands-on hobbies such as robotics, electronics, or DIY
Equipment & processes you'll gain experience with
Pick-and-place machines
Hand soldering, reflow ovens, and wave soldering machines
Stencil printers
Automated optical inspection systems
X-ray inspection machines

In-circuit testers
Manufacturing methods you'll learn
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
Plated Through-Hole (PTH)
Hybrid assembly

What we're looking for
Genuine interest in electronics or electrical engineering
Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Basic understanding of electrical components (preferred but not essential)
GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, Science, or Technology subjects (preferred)

This is a fantastic chance to build a career in electronics manufacturing with full training and support provided. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to get hands-on. Please click apply button now!

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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