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Trainee SMT Operator - Colchester - Up to £28,000 + Excellent Benefits Looking to start a career in electronics manufacturing? We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee SMT Operator to join a growing and supportive production team near Colchester. No previous SMT experience is required, full training will be provided. This role is ideal for someone hands-on, reliable, and keen to learn new skills in a stable, long-term position. What You'll Get 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 additional days Paid social events (summer festival & Christmas party) Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit Full training and career development What You'll Be Doing As a Trainee SMT Operator, you'll be trained to: Operate specialist electronics manufacturing equipment Prepare materials and components for production Support the assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs) Carry out basic soldering and rework tasks (full training provided) Perform quality checks and visual inspections Record production information accurately Keep your work area clean and organised You'll be working alongside experienced team members who will support your development. What We're Looking For A positive attitude and willingness to learn Good attention to detail Comfortable working with your hands Ability to follow instructions and processes Basic computer skills Previous experience in a warehouse, retail, or production environment is helpful but not essential Who This Role Would Suit This position is best suited to: Candidates at the start of their career People looking to move into manufacturing or electronics Individuals seeking a stable, long-term role with training and progression Why Apply? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that invests in its people. You'll gain valuable skills in electronics manufacturing while working in a friendly and supportive team environment. #Tier1

Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer | Colchester | £55,000 - £70,000 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join a leading electronics company, developing advanced mixed-signal hardware for real-world applications. This is a hands-on role with full ownership of hardware projects, from concept through to production, allowing you to make a tangible impact while mentoring junior engineers and influencing product direction. You'll work in a cooperative, cross-functional environment, taking responsibility for complex design challenges and helping shape the future of our hardware products. Key Responsibilities Lead and take full ownership of digital and analogue hardware design, including schematics and complex multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer Define product specifications with Product Management and drive designs through development, prototyping, and validation Debug and verify hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab equipment Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders Solve complex engineering challenges and act as a technical authority across projects Manage hardware projects from concept to production release while ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and industry standards Remain highly hands-on, contributing practically to all aspects of hardware design rather than solely managing Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in electronic hardware design with strong expertise Expertise in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout Strong knowledge of mixed-signal design, high-speed digital circuits, and power management Hands-on experience with hardware debugging, simulation, and validation tools Exceptional communicator with strong leadership and mentoring abilities Experience working in cooperative teams and managing complex projects from concept to production Desirable Experience Knowledge of RF design principles Experience with FPGA or microcontroller-based systems What's on Offer Salary up to £70,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy up to 10 additional days) Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support Regular company events (including summer festival and Christmas party) Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office Supportive, cooperative working environment with real opportunities to make an impact Apply Now If you're a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer looking to take ownership of innovative projects in a forward-thinking team, apply today. #INDHV