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Trainee Electronics Assembly Wiring Technician

Smisby
1 week ago
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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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