Lead PCB Inspector
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4ZB |
| Company: | ProTech Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 65412_1770647212 |
Summary
Senior PCB Inspector
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Flexible start/finish available
Plus benefits + package
A high-quality manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) Inspector to join its on-site production team. This role operates within a highly regulated environment where quality, precision, and attention to detail are paramount.
You'll play a key role in ensuring assembled products meet strict quality, customer, and regulatory requirements, while also contributing to ongoing improvements across inspection and production processes.
Senior PCB Inspector Responsibilities:
- Inspect assembled PCBAs for solder defects.
- Verify component placement, orientation, polarity, and alignment
- Inspect against IPC-A-610 standards (valid IPC-610 certification is essential)
- Approve or reject assemblies at key stages
- Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics, and work instructions
Must-Have Experience & Skills as a Senior PCB inspector
- Valid IPC-A-610 certification (essential)
- Background in Medical, Automotive, or Aerospace environments
- 10+ years' experience in PCBA inspection
- Confident working in a fast-paced, quality-driven production setting
Interested?
If this Senior PCB Inspector role sounds like it would be of interest, please apply now or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead.