Electronics Assembly Technician

Southampton, Hampshire
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Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for an Electronics Assembly Technician to join them on a contract basis at their site in Farnborough.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
6 month initial contract.
Fully onsite in Farnborough.
£19 p/h PAYE or £25.45 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Essential Responsibilities:

Working as part of the assembly team to produce LRU's to the daily going rate.
Re-work of circuit boards to IPC7711/7721 standard involving removal/replacement of surface mount components.
Working on repair and processing of LRU's through troubleshoot ensuring correct use of in-house systems.
Use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the test of product.
Use electronic systems to track repairs and update correctly.
Check Assemblies meet quality standards and seek advice from supervisor or Manufacturing Engineer as necessary.
Work with other Cell members using lean manufacturing techniques and participate in lean production activities.
Maintain housekeeping in cell using 5S+1 techniques.
Maintain quality levels of work in progress adhering strictly to IPC610 cat C.
Update Work in Progress and output TAKT boards, record figures daily.
Assist Supervisors, undertaking any reasonable task as directed.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Highly developed job knowledge/skills from within the communications or manufacturing industry.
Reasonable school grades in GCSE's or equivalent ('O' Levels, NVQ Level 2)

Required Experience:

Rework IPC 610 Cat C experience
IPC 7711A/7721A experience
J STD 001
Requires ability to communicate well with others and work within a team.
Basic computer skills and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

Broad knowledge of re-work techniques for surface mount & through hole components.
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
IPC 7711A/7721A trained (although training will be given)
Ability to cover as Cell Lead for a small team.
Experienced with solder reflow stations & the use of BGA machines for the use of BGA replacement

Job Info
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Job Title:
Electronics Assembly Technician
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
£19 Per hour
Posted:
Nov 10th 2025
Closes:
Dec 11th 2025
Sector:
Military, Emergency & Government
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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