IPC Technician

Soldering Technician. ESA–IPC Technician

Portsmouth 

We are working with a highly respected and fast-growing engineering business based in the Portsmouth area, known for its exceptional standards, supportive culture, and strong investment in training and development. Due to continued expansion and ongoing success, they are now looking to strengthen their flight assembly team with an experienced Soldering Technician.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do, and where employees are genuinely supported to develop their skills and careers long term.

The Role

You will be responsible for building high-reliability products to IPC standards. This is a hands-on, precision-based role within a cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Soldering to IPC standards
PCB assembly (PCA), module builds, and harness assembly work
Working from detailed build instructions, engineering drawings, and documentation
Assembling in-house cable assemblies, test jigs, and test boxes
Supporting manufacturing activities within a cleanroom environment
Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail About You

The ideal candidate will have:

ESA or IPC certification (can have expired) 
Strong soldering and wiring experience
Background in manufacturing, production, or assembly environments
Cleanroom experience (advantageous but not essential)
Good understanding of workplace health & safety
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Confidence working with drawings and technical instructions
Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
A proactive, self-motivated attitude with strong attention to detail You’ll be someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys hands-on technical tasks, and is keen to develop within a high-spec engineering environment.

What’s on Offer

Excellent training and ongoing development opportunities
Supportive, team-focused working culture
Long-term career stability within a growing business
Exposure to high-quality aerospace/flight hardware projects
Structured working environment with strong engineering standards37.5 Hours per week Flexible working hours Addition leave given across the business 

This is an excellent business who offer an even better working environment, family run friendly feel, I have seen first hand the training a dedication given to their staff. 

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed