Surface Mount Technician (SMT) / Electronics Assembly Operator
3 days ago
Eastbourne
Surface Mount Technician (SMT) / Electronics Assembly Operator Location: Eastbourne Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: £14.81ph Shifts Available: Early Shift or Night Shift We are currently recruiting Surface Mount Technicians and Electronics Assembly Operators for a leading global manufacturer based in Eastbourne. Due to increased demand, the business requires multiple operators to support production. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, market-leading electronics manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and advanced manufacturing facilities. The Role You will be working within a busy electronics manufacturing environment supporting production and assembly operations. Responsibilities include: • Operating Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machines on a busy production line, • Loading feeders with reels, sticks and trays, • Electronic assembly and production line work, • Hand soldering of electronic components (IPC Level 2 desirable), • Visual inspection and quality checking of components and soldered connections, • Ensuring finished products meet required quality and manufacturing standards Requirements • Previous experience as a Surface Mount Technician or Electronics Assembly Operator, • Experience operating SMT machines (programming not required), • Soldering experience preferred (IPC Level 2 beneficial but not essential), • Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment, • Ability to work in a fast-paced production setting Shift Patterns (37 Hours per Week) Early Shift • Monday – Thursday: 06:00 – 14:15, • Friday: 06:00 – 12:00, • Pay: Hourly rate + 4% shift allowance Night Shift • Monday – Thursday: 22:00 – 06:15, • Friday: 17:30 – 23:30, • Pay: Hourly rate + 33% shift allowance Additional Information • Multiple positions available, • Start dates within the next 2–3 weeks, • Interviews available immediately This is a great opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment with a strong team culture and the chance to contribute to a high-volume production programme.