Job Description:

Soldering Technician. ESA–IPC Technician

Portsmouth / Havant, Hampshire

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 flight hardware to strict ESA and IPC standards. This is a hands-on, precision-based role within a cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building flight hardware to ESA and 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 (essential)
• 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 standards

Location & Working Pattern

• Portsmouth
• 25 hours per week over 4.5 days (Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday)
• Last Friday of every month off

If you’re an experienced Soldering Technician or IPC/ESA-certified assembler looking for your next step in a highly respected engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.