Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Aberdeen Aberdeen City
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Workshop Technician (Electrical Assembly & Soldering)
Locations: Altens, Aberdeen or Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
KBM are working with a leading engineering and manufacturing business supplying bespoke electrical and subsea solutions to customers across the energy, marine and defence sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Workshop Technician with electrical assembly experience to join their skilled production team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on electrical knowledge, soldering experience and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Full training will be provided on specialist products and manufacturing processes.
The Role
Working within a busy workshop environment, you will be responsible for assembling and testing high-quality electrical and mechanical products while following strict quality and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Assemble components from engineering kits in accordance with technical drawings and work instructions.
* Prepare components for electrical termination.
* Carry out soldering of connectors and assemblies.
* Complete fibre optic terminations following defined manufacturing procedures (training provided where required).
* Mix and cast polyurethane, polyethylene and epoxy resins in line with manufacturing processes.
* Interpret engineering drawings and wiring schematics to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
* Safely handle cleaning agents, primers and other workshop chemicals in accordance with health and safety procedures.
* Maintain workshop equipment and machinery to a high standard.
* Ensure excellent housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the workshop.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
* Previous experience in an electrical assembly, workshop technician or similar manufacturing role.
* Practical electrical knowledge.
* Previous soldering experience.
* Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
* Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
* Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Knowledge of ISO9001 or quality-controlled manufacturing processes.
What’s on Offer
* Permanent, full-time opportunity.
* Choice of working from either the Altens or Bridge of Don area in Aberdeen.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Opportunity to work on specialist engineering products for globally recognised industries.
* Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop new technical skills.
If you’re an experienced Workshop Technician with electrical assembly and soldering experience and are looking to join a well-established engineering business, please apply with your up to date cv