Workshop Technician – Aberdeen

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.