Electrical Assembler, Chesterfield

Electrical Assembler

Location: Holmewood, Chesterfield

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm / Total paid hours is 38.75

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum / The salary range reflects the opportunity to increase earnings with experience, performance, and development within the role. There is scope for progression and increased reward.

Contract Type: Permanent

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Assembler to join a local production team at an engineering company producing control panels, wiring looms, telematics and other products.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with experience in electronic assembly who enjoys precision work, follows processes closely, and takes pride in producing high-quality builds. If you have worked in/with electrical assembly, panel wiring, soldering, control panels, wiring looms, telematics or circuit boards your skills would be a perfect fit for this role.

Our client are building more than a team – they are creating a workplace where people feel supported, included, and genuinely excited to come to work.

Our clients culture is cooperative, welcoming, and growth-focused. From the moment you join, you’ll be encouraged to share ideas, develop your skills, and be part of a business that is continually evolving.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday, increasing up to a maximum of 37 days with length of service
• Nest pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Real opportunities for progression and promotion

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling electronic components and sub-assemblies to specification
• Carrying out precise hand-soldering of small components
• Supporting the build of electrical assemblies and control systems
• Bench-testing assemblies and carrying out basic diagnostic checks
• Inspecting and quality-checking your own work to ensure standards are met
• Working from detailed assembly instructions, drawings, and build documentation
• Accurately completing production records using basic IT systems
• Identifying defects, reporting faults, and raising non-conformities
• Taking part in 5S initiatives and continuous improvement activities

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in electronic assembly, manufacturing, or production
• Confident soldering skills and experience working with small components
• Basic electrical/electronic knowledge (training provided where required)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Strong communication skills and a positive, willing-to-learn attitude
• Comfortable using basic IT systems for documentation

Desirable (but not essential)

• NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electronics or Manufacturing
• Experience with bench testing or fault-finding
• Background in bespoke, low-volume, or high-mix assembly environment