Come and build electronic devices with us!
We are looking for someone to assist with the production of our IoT devices, and our preference is for someone with little relevant experience and a lot of enthusiasm.
The role includes all aspects of electronic product assembly and testing (the "core" work) but there will be a large portion of "other bits". We think someone who likes to jump in, try new things, learn and help out will thrive and grow in this job. We intend to provide several clear progression routes (more technical, more customer facing, more coding, more 3D printing...) if the fit is right. Please don't apply if you only see this role as a stepping stone though.
Previous experience isn't as important as attitude towards work, but experience in the tech sector is welcome. We'll provide all the training you need.
About The role
Responsibilities: what you'll be doing most of the time
- Assist with general assembly (building GPS trackers). This involves lots of different hands on processes, but mostly you'll be working with a soldering iron and a screwdriver. Spray painting, drilling, gluing and 3d printing are pretty common too.
- Quality Control: we never want a customer to receive a faulty device and you will be expected to play a part in getting us as close to that goal as possible.
- Stock control and general office upkeep: ensuring we always have kit on hand, in the right place to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
- From time to time assisting in other roles, such as picking orders, dispatching goods, or helping on some of our development projects.
About You
- You have an ability and willingness to work with your hands and general desire to learn. In-house basic electronics training will be provided. Eventually formal training will be offered where required, when you move beyond what we have to teach.
- Some previous experience with hands on projects (DIY, hobbies, or fixing things at home count)
- You take pride in the small tasks and a job well done. There's no way around this: sometimes it will be a repetitive job.
- Communication skills: you need to be a team player and communicate clearly with the rest of us.
- Good organisational skills. We can be working on 10 different projects at once and you'll need to manage all the different things without dropping the ball. Ultimately the responsibility will be on your manager to get planning right, but you'll need to help where you can.
- You tend to be pretty happy about life, despite everything it throws at you: obviously we can't interview for this nor is it a requirement, but we're a cheery bunch and we find work is better when you like your colleagues...
- Basic computer literacy - lots of the internal tools we use are software based. They're not especially complex, but using them will be a big part of the role
About Us
Lightbug is a GPS Tracking and “IoT” (smart connected stuff) company engaged in a massive range of projects. We’re only small, but we’re actively working on high end sports tracking, ultra high precision personnel safety applications (for Network Rail), plastic waste tracking (with TheOceanCleanup), smart bikes, shipment tracking… the list goes on.
As a company, we pride ourselves on flexibility and putting people first. As a micro company (6 people) that’s just hitting its stride, there’s a huge amount of things to do, and it means we can normally find the ideal personal trajectory for each person that gets on board the Lightbug ship with us.
We welcome people from all walks of life. Ideal candidates will want to work 21 to 40 hours per week, and we're happy to work around your personal schedule (kids, band practice, anything). We just want the hours you are in to be as productive as they can be. Any training required will be provided to ensure our high standards are met.
It seems a little strange that we would have to say this, but in today's world... We treat our employees as people. If you do your job, and do it well, we do not expect you to work overtime and will give as much as we get. Flexibility, progression (as much as is possible in a small business), private medical insurance, etc. are all on the table. The current team genuinely looks forward to coming to work—and we think that’s how it should be.
Tell us a bit about you, how you'll get into the office (cycling/walking always preferred) plus why you're interested in the role in your cover letter. We are based near Rajanis, Fishponds, Bristol.
Please include a cover letter, we will be ignoring applications without one: we need to see a personal side.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
