Trainee Electronic Engineering Roles | Edenbridge | £450 per week

You’re eager to learn a new skill or are keen to develop your existing skills? You can demonstrate a strong work ethic and are looking to work for a company that rewards hard work and loyalty? You’ve always had a passion for tinkering but never worked within an Engineering environment?

We are recruiting for several entry level technical positions within a marketing leading Electronic Engineering business. If you have a keen interest in electronics or engineering or simply enjoy working with your hands then read on. 

As a trainee within this electronic engineering business, you could be working in several different positions ranging from cable assembly to soldering. You’ll be given training in the use of various tools and/or any machines you’ll be running. You’ll be taught what you need to know dependant on position.

The successful trainee will:

  • Have a genuine desire to learn 
  • Feel confident in using hand and power tools
  • Have previous experience with computers
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Have their own transport or live locally

As trainee within this electronic engineering business, you’ll benefit from working alongside veteran team members, learning and developing on the job becoming an expert within your field.

The business we’ve partnered with are central and can be easily accessed by public transport, they also have plenty of off-road parking for those driving.

Feedback from those we’ve successfully placed is very positive. The business has a very clean and tidy production environment as well as great equipment available. Although not a guarantee, there are examples all over the business of progression. Having a forward-thinking approach to development this business encourages their employees to push themselves and actively support personal growth.

Other benefits include:

  • An annual bonus (average of around £1,000)
  • Overtime paid at premium.
  • Learning a desired skill set – awesome training
  • Competitive holiday allowance
  • Working for an employee-owned business
  • Security
  • A four day working week (only on afternoon shift)

If you are interested in this role please apply with an up to date CV.  If you would like any more information on our trainee roles, please call Scott on 01202 688555.  

Key words: trainee, engineering, engineer, manufacturing, machine, machining, machinist, operating, production, inspection, assembly, electronic

 

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Manufacturing Engineer, Edenbridge, £45,000

As a Manufacturing Engineer within this pioneering manufacturer, you will be joining a talented team committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and development in technology. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing production quality, efficiency, and overall performance, whilst improving existing manufacturing workflows and managing resources and tooling.

Background & Benefits

Rubicon’s client has operated internationally for over 50 years, with manufacturing facilities in the UK and USA, and operations in Europe and Asia. They have become a global source for their products and services in diverse industries.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will work within an Employee-Owned business that empowers their staff with an open-door policy and investment in training. You will benefit from 23 days holiday (+ bank holidays), company bonus scheme, life insurance, regular social events, free onsite parking, and an employee rewards scheme.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities

  • Analyse and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput.
  • Organise and manage production workflows, integrating systems to meet performance and budget targets.
  • Oversee tooling management and ensure accurate, up-to-date manufacturing documentation.
  • Resolve production issues by collaborating with engineers, suppliers, and staff to maintain smooth operations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations through risk assessments and internal audits.

Manufacturing Engineers Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong manufacturing experience with a focus on AS9100.
  • Proficient in reading engineering drawings and using MRP/ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with electromechanical assembly.
  • Skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, and process improvement.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD is advantageous.

Interested?

To be considered for this Manufacturing Engineer opportunity or for more information, submit your CV to Josh at Rubicon by applying directly to this advert.

Our team at Rubicon reviews every application. Please ensure your CV is submitted in Microsoft Word. If sent as PDF it will cause delays.

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Trainee Electrical Assembler | Edenbridge | £11.85ph | PERMANENT

Overview

As a Trainee Electrical Assembler, you can expect a full-time, permanent contract, competitive pay, and annual bonus. It’s an ideal opportunity for those looking to move away from less secure or low-paid industries. We’ve seen success in placing individuals from catering, retail and basic production positions.

NO PRIOR experience is needed making this role ideal for those looking to kick start a career. What is crucial is that you’ve a willingness to learn, are happy working with your hands and fit in with the business culturally.

As a Trainee Electrical Assembler, you’ll help build & test a variety of bespoke and stock products for a truly global client base.  Our client is seeking individuals with a naturally techy mindset who are willing to learn to support them through this surge in work.

Previous successful candidates have had interests in building their own gaming PCs, general tinkering with their car or even a track record in DIY.

Responsibilities

As a Trainee Electrical Assembler, you’ll be taught how to:

  • Work from technical drawings
  • Conduct basic inspection of finished products
  • Use test equipment to ensure units function as expected
  • Connect a variety of different modules / components together in a network
  • Carry out testing on the completed units
  • Follow workflow instructions to help sign off units
  • Basic wiring through the units in a tidy manner


Background

The successful Trainee Electrical Assembler will:

  • Have a genuine desire to learn
  • Feel confident in using hand and power tools
  • Have previous experience with computers
  • Ideally have had exposure to a manufacturing environment
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Have their own transport or live locally


Employer

Rubicon Recruitment’s client is an established manufacturer of quality and bespoke products specifically engineered to meet the varied demands of an ever-growing automated TECH sector.  Using innovative and award-winning technologies they’ve developed customer specific solutions for national government, public and private services for 70 years. The company operator out of a state-of-the-art facility with free on site parking.

Other benefits include:

  • An annual bonus (average of around £1,000)
  • Competitive holiday allowance
  • Working for an employee-owned business
  • Security
  • Monday to Friday working week (no more weekends or evenings!)

For more information on your next career step please apply via this advert. We’re expecting a large number of applications to this position so please apply sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.

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Supply Chain Procurement Lead, Edenbridge, £50,000

As the Supply Chain Procurement Lead for this pioneering electronics manufacturer, you will be joining a talented team committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and development in electronic technology.

As the company launches into their next chapter of expansion, you’ll manage all supply chain and procurement activities within a state-of-the-art new business unit with a strong focus on growth in the Aerospace industry, actively implementing efficient and effective sourcing and category management strategies in a collaborative and exciting environment.

Please note; to be considered for this position you must possess relevant purchasing and supply chain experience within the electronics and Aerospace industries.

Background & Benefits

Rubicon’s client has operated internationally for over 50 years, with manufacturing facilities in the UK and USA, and operations in Europe and Asia. They have become a global source for their products and services in diverse industries such as Space and Military.

As the Supply Chain Procurement Lead, you will work within an Employee-Owned company that empowers their staff with an open-door policy and investment in training. You will benefit from 23 days holiday + bank holidays, company bonus scheme, life insurance, regular social events, free onsite parking, and an employee rewards scheme.

Supply Chain Procurement Lead Responsibilities

  • Oversee the activities of the purchasing department and supply chain management.
  • Major contract negotiations, implementing strategies and sourcing procedures.
  • Material planning, procurement and manufacturing schedules, and demand planning.
  • Work closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality.
  • Travel to material and component supplier sites, and sister sites in America.

Supply Chain Procurement Lead Skills & Experience Required

  • Five to seven years of related experience as a Sourcing or Procurement Manager.
  • Experience of supply chain/procurement activities within the Aerospace sector.
  • Electronic/PCB/electrical components experience.
  • Able to understand technical requirements.
  • Working knowledge of AS/EN9100, 9120 is essential.

How to Apply

To be considered for this Supply Chain Procurement Lead opportunity, send your CV to Josh at Rubicon by applying directly to this advert.

Please ensure that your CV is submitted in Microsoft Word. If sent as a PDF, it will cause delays.

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Dispatch Co-Ordinator – £26k per annum –Edenbridge

Summary

An established business based in a central location are looking to expand the team. The business specialises in building, from scratch high value & high quality precision engineering units that are then dispatched globally.

Boasting an excellent retention record, this small, friendly, family feeling business offer security as well as a safe place to grow. This Dispatch role would suit individuals maybe looking to either progress there career or join a more intermate team.

The Job Part

As a Dispatch Co-Ordinator your role will be varied to say the least. Examples of specifics tasks include:

  • Packing, Picking and Shipping items to a high standard.
  • Being the final team member to see the item before it leaves for the customer, you’ll need to Visually Inspect the item for obvious issues.
  • Use the internal Computer System to log shipments, produce labels and generate costings.
  • Contact Suppliers (freight forwarders / shippers) to chase progress / status of packages.
  • Owing to the size of the team you’ll be expected to jump in elsewhere if required. Teamwork makes the dream work.
  • Forklift operating to help load shipments (license isn’t essential as can be trained)

The above is a flavor of what this Dispatch Co-Ordinator role has to offer.

The You Part

This Dispatch role would suit someone currently working in a similar position but wanting to progress. As advised above, owing to the size of the business you’ll be quickly take ownership of different tasks, becoming a big fish in a small pond within no time.

Below are some of the ‘ideals’ our customer is looking for. Don’t write yourself off if not all the boxes are ticked. Contact us to talk further.

  • Prior experience working with IT and on Computers
  • Previous experience working in a dispatch and shipping environment.
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Good numeracy & literacy skills
  • A desire to learn / progress
  • The ability work under pressure when required and multi-task

Your New Employer

Following a significant upturn in orders, our client is looking to ‘gear’ things up a notch and to increase the size of the shipping & dispatch team. The existing team work exceptionally well as a unit, collectively bringing a range of very specialist skills.

Other benefits include:

  • Off road parking
  • Overtime paid at X1.5 – lots of!!!
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced holiday allowance
  • Extensive training

The Next Step:

Positions like this are few and far between – we’re expecting a huge response to this Dispatch position advert so please apply to this advert to be considered.

Commutable from Crawley, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Oxted, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, Mars!

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CNC Machinist – Edenbridge – £competitive

Purpose

Our client, an established Engineering business operating on the South Coast are recruiting to support their continued growth. After a period of significant investment and the acquisition of new equipment our client is looking to recruiting several new additions in the CNC department.

About the role

As a CNC Machinist, you will:

  • Load and run a CNC Machine
  • Fitting the right tools to active machines
  • Performing set-up and calibration procedures for all equipment and accessories
  • Setting tolerance levels and cutting speeds
  • Inspect and monitor the components being produced to ensure quality standards are being met
  • Movement of stock around the production area
  • Ensure that the working area is always kept clean and tidy
  • Complete relevant paperwork and update the computer system as required
  • Be keen to learn

All applicants MUST:

  • Have some workshop experience, ideally having worked as a CNC Machinist (including setting)
  • Be confident supporting a variety of CNC Lathes
  • Be looking to learn and develop their skills

About the employer

Rubicon Recruitment’s client is a highly successful, aerospace business that boasts state of the art production machinery (including some very modern CNC machines), assembly shop and design facilities all based in one facility on the South coast.

They’ve a reputation locally for great staff retention, a friendly working environment and delivering unparalleled levels of quality to their customers.

Package

  • Above statutory pension competition
  • Flexible start and finish time
  • Overtime paid at X 1.5
  • Structured training and loads of opportunity to progress
  • A highly competitive salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme with health assured

Interested?

To be the first to receive information on this CNC Machinist role, please submit your CV via this advert.

Our team guarantees complete confidentiality and will never submit candidate’s details or share them with a third party without first obtaining their permission.

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