Location: Gosport
Contract: PAYE Contract
Rate: £14.50-£16 per hour PAYE + holiday pay (£20-21/hour umbrella)
About the Company
Our client is a leading Defence & Security manufacturer specialising in high‑quality electronic assemblies for mission‑critical systems. They operate in a low‑to‑medium volume environment where precision, compliance and right‑first‑time performance are essential.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Production Technician - PCB, you'll assemble PCBs, wiring and harnesses to rigorous industry standards, supporting high‑reliability defence electronics. Working from detailed drawings and instructions, you'll deliver consistent, accurate builds in a clean, process‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble PCBs, cables, wiring and harnesses to defined quality standards
Interpret technical drawings, build documentation and work instructions
Follow routing, inspection and quality control procedures
Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies
Support 5S and Lean improvement activities
Produce consistent, high‑quality, right‑first‑time work
What You'll Need to Succeed
Essential:
Experience in PCB or electronic assembly
Strong quality and safety awareness in a regulated manufacturing environment
Ability to work to IPC Class 3 standardsHigh attention to detail and a methodical approach
Confident communication and team‑working skillsDesirable:
IPC or J‑STD certifications
Experience within Defence, Aerospace or similar sectors
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate + matched pension + Flexible holiday scheme
Life assurance, EAP + health plan + Corporate discounts & cycle‑to‑work scheme
Early finish every Friday (1pm)
Training, development and structured progression
Work with cutting‑edge defence technology
Employer committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident standards
Why Apply?
If you're a skilled Assembler with a passion for high‑precision electronics, this role offers a stable contract, great benefits and the chance to work on meaningful defence technology
Salary description
£14.50 - £15.50 per hour