Careers
Join our team
Challenger Solutions offers a range of career opportunities for talented individuals, from apprentices and trainees through to highly skilled PCB Assemblers, SMT Operators, and qualified Engineers and an extensive customer service driven, energetic project team.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and commitment to join our team, please email your CV to vacancies@challengersolutions.com.
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Current opportunities
PCB Assembly operator
- Basic electronic component recognition.
- Ability to work from computer, drawings or parts lists.
- Ability to read colour codes and component identity markings desirable.
- Use of basic hand tools – screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, soldering iron.
- Post flow solder inspection and rectification of soldering defects.
- Good hand soldering skills.
- Light mechanical assembly.
- Some PCB testing using automated test jigs.
- Must be flexible and willing to carry out different tasks as required.
- A positive attitude and good team player.
- IPC 610 accreditation would be an advantage but not a pre requisite as onsite training is available.
Company
- Full time 37.5 hours basic – Overtime available
- Workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual holiday
Good rates of pay
Normal benefits
Friendly clean environment
Uniform provided
Flexi part time role a possibility
Multiskilled assembler
- Basic electronic component recognition.
- Ability to work from computer, drawings or parts lists.
- Ability to read colour codes and component identity markings desirable.
- Use of basic hand tools – screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, soldering iron.
- Good hand soldering skills.
- Post flow solder inspection and rectification of soldering defects.
- Light mechanical assembly.
- Some PCB testing using automated test jigs.
- Some wiring work advantageous.
- Some conformal coating experience advantageous.
- Wave soldering experience advantageous.
- Must be flexible and willing to carry out different tasks as required in our contract manufacturing facility.
- A positive attitude and good team player.
- IPC 610 accreditation would be an advantage but not a prerequisite as onsite training is available.
Key traits
- Excellent communication skills
- Work as part of a team or lead a team.
- Self-sufficient, adaptable.
- Paying attention to detail and taking pride in work.
- Maintaining high standards with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours when business needs required.
Company
- Full time 37.5 hours basic – Overtime available
- Workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual holiday
Good rates of pay
Normal benefits
Friendly clean environment
Uniform provided
Flexi part time role a possibility
Inspector
Key attributes and duties
- Inspection of PCB assemblies at surface mount and conventional levels
- Working to IPC 610 standards.
- Aware of AS9100 or ISO standards
- Working as part of a QA team
- Inspection at first off and batch stages
- Operate AOI and X ray equipment
- Ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout all stages of assembly.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate
Company
- Full time 37.5 hours basic – Overtime available
- Workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual holiday
Good rates of pay
Normal benefits
Friendly clean environment
Uniform provided
Flexi part time role a possibility
Aerospace and Defence Account manager
Are you a driven individual who’ll take ownership and expand our operations within a growing Aerospace and Defence sector?
We’re currently looking for an account manager who would have ideally had experience in this sector.
Experience required:
- AS9100 procedures
- Sourcing electronic components and materials
- Raising and placing purchase orders on the supply chain using EPS system against works orders under guidance of the Procurement Manager
- Managing multiple projects to obtain materials to meet fixed production build plans and ensure expenditure to planned budgets
- Prepare material costings
- Managing scheduled orders
- Must be flexible and willing to carry out different tasks as required
Other requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years purchasing experience
- Understanding of the electronic component distribution market
- Excellent IT Skills, particularly MS Excel
- A positive attitude and good team player
- Excellent communication skills
