Solderer

Soldering Technician Location: Burton upon Trent Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Hours: 07:00 - 15:30 (flexibility available, including 08:00 - 16:30) Contract Length: Until Christmas Overtime: Available at Time & ½ Ford &…

Pay rate £18 – £24/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 24 August 2026

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Soldering Technician

Location: Burton upon Trent
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 07:00 - 15:30 (flexibility available, including 08:00 - 16:30)
Contract Length: Until Christmas
Overtime: Available at Time & ½

Ford & Stanley are pleased to be supporting our client based in Burton upon Trent in the recruitment of a Soldering Technician to join their growing production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with soldering experience to secure a long-term contract running through to Christmas. While not guaranteed, there may be the potential for a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Soldering Technician, you will play a key role in the production process, carrying out high-quality soldering work on electronic components and assemblies. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Soldering electronic components and assemblies.
Working with both through-hole and surface mount (SMT) components.
Following engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality procedures.
Inspecting completed work to ensure accuracy and workmanship standards are met.
Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
Supporting production schedules and project deadlines.
About You

Previous soldering experience is essential.
Experience working with through-hole and/or SMT components is highly desirable.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Good manual dexterity and the ability to work accurately on small components.
Reliable, motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a team
Why Apply?

Immediate start available
Long-term contract through to Christmas
Consistent overtime opportunities
Early finish to your working day
Supportive team environment
Potential permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Interview Process

Candidates will be required to attend an interview, which will include a basic practical soldering test to assess competency and skill level.

Hours & Overtime

Standard working hours are 07:00 - 15:30.
Flexibility may be available, including 08:00 - 16:30.
Plenty of overtime opportunities are available.
Overtime is paid at time and a half.
Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete:

Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Screening
Pre-employment Medical Assessment
If you have soldering experience and are looking for a stable opportunity with regular overtime and an immediate start in Burton upon Trent, we would love to hear from you.

About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
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