PCB Assembly Technician
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 38.5 hours per week across 4.5 days

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated PCB Assembly Technician to join our growing manufacturing team in Clevedon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with PCB assembly and soldering experience who enjoys working in a hands-on production environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Reporting directly to the Stores Manager, you will work collaboratively with teams across the business to support the assembly, inspection, and stock control of printed circuit boards (PCBs). You will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured to the highest standards while contributing to production efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be an easy-going, reliable individual who can work independently as well as part of a team, follow instructions accurately, and meet production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble PCBs in accordance with company standards and specifications
Carry out through-hole and surface mount soldering activities
Perform accurate component placement and assembly
Inspect completed assemblies to ensure right-first-time quality
Diagnose and rectify assembly faults where required
Monitor component stock levels and identify shortages
Raise stock requisitions to maintain production requirements
Support production scheduling and stock control activities
Maintain accurate production and inventory records
Adhere to ESD procedures and company quality standards
Keep work areas clean, organised, and safe
Support continuous improvement and Lean 5S initiatives
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required

Key Performance Indicators

Right First Time Quality
Adherence to production schedules
Stock accuracy and control
Compliance with quality and safety standards

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous PCB assembly and soldering experience
Experience working within a manufacturing or electronics production environment
Good understanding of electronic components and PCB layouts
Strong attention to detail and quality standards
Ability to follow technical instructions and engineering drawings
Good manual dexterity and precision working skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive approach

Desirable

Relevant technical qualification or training
IPC certification (such as IPC-A-610)
Experience within electronics manufacturing
Ability to read schematics and technical drawings
Knowledge of Lean 5S principles

Personal Attributes

Easy-going and approachable
High attention to detail
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Good eyesight for detailed assembly work
Able to work productively and efficiently under tight timescales
Takes ownership of responsibilities and consistently delivers high-quality work

Quality & Compliance

The role operates within established company quality and health & safety standards, including:

QAM (Sections 1–3)
QAP2.5
QAP3.3
Company Health & Safety Procedures
ESD Compliance Requirements

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000
Permanent, full-time position
38.5-hour working week across 4.5 days
Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team
Stable and growing manufacturing business
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee ownership culture where everyone contributes to and shares in the success of the business

If you have PCB assembly experience and are looking to join a company where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply

Please click apply to send your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.

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