Electronics Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary
£26000 - £28000 per annum + pension, etc.
Location
Swansea
Job Reference
BBBH4201
Job Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19/04/2023
Job Details
Electronics technician required to join a global specialist equipment manufacturing business that has seven sites across four continents. The company employs 600+ staff and has customers in 100+ countries and the South Wales site has been around for 40 years. You will earn a salary of up to £28,000 (dependent on experience) and have the opportunity to increase your earning potential through paid overtime when available and have the option to join the company BUPA scheme.
You will undertake a varied role where you will be involved in both assembly and test procedures inclusive of producing components and assemblies, soldering of components, crimping wires, PCB assembly, cable assembly, inspection of customer equipment for repair, etc.
The hours of work will be 7:45am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:45am-3:15pm on a Friday.
As the electronics technician, your responsibilities will include:
- Producing electronic parts and sub-assemblies
- Testing of sub-assemblies and parts using electronic test equipment such as scopes and multi-meters
- Final assembly of products
- Repairing electronic systems to the component level
- Use of drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment and verbal/written instructions to assemble, modify, rework, or reassemble products.
- Working with the production engineering and development teams to improve product and manufacturing methods.
- Work with the production team to achieve production targets and KPIs.
- Ensuring that the company quality and health & safety policies and procedures are applied and adhered to
To apply for the electronics technician position, you will need:
- Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
- A recognised electronics or electrical qualification (ideally HNC or HND level) is desirable.
- Excellent soldering skills preferably with knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats
In return, the electronics technician will receive a salary of £26,000-£28,000 (dependent on experience) + pension (5% matched), the option to opt into the company BUPA scheme, etc.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electronics Technician roles across Sigma Recruitment Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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