Careers

Ready to build your career in electronics manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication? Please complete our easy online application form or contact HR@zot.co.uk for support.

50+Years Experience
200+Skilled Staff
3UK Factories

WORK WITH ZOT

If you are looking to build a career in manufacturing, we offer fulland part-time positions in all three divisions: PCB, Sheet Metal , and PCBA.

Don't be dissuaded if you don't meet every single requirement, we take pride in our diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in our job descriptions, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are always willing to teach the right person with the right attitude the skills they need for the role and you might be the right candidate for other roles we may have available.

Our friendly talent team will help you from start to finish

Our HR Team are dedicated to making our recruitment and induction process as comfortable and seamless as possible. You will likely get to know one of them during your application process. Applicants should have a genuine interest in our trade and be able to show commitment to this and their development.

When it comes to interviews, we're much more interested in you and how you can help us achieve our goals. We are passionate about creating an inclusive process, removing unnecessary barriers, and enhancing your candidate experience.

We want to emphasise that we are managing the recruitment for these vacancies in-house and will not be partnering with recruitment agencies. This approach enables a more direct and personalised selection process. We rarely use agencies, but if we do, well invite a recruiter from our preferred list for a specific vacancy. If an agency submits your details to us outside of this process, it will not constitute an application or an agreement to their terms. Agencies should never ask you to pay for their services.

ZOT Team

OUR VALUES

What makes ZOT a great place to work

Teamwork

Collaboration and support across all divisions

Innovation

Seeking continuous improvement and novel solutions

Integrity

Honest and ethical conduct in all business practices

Guidance

Mentorship and support for personal and professional growth

Authenticity

Encouraging open and honest communication

Potential

Recognizing and nurturing individual strengths

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Company Pension

Sage Benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

CURRENT VACANCIES

Explore our open positions across all departments

PCBA Estimator

Pcba

Purpose and objectives of the role

  • Responsible for the pricing of electronic /mechanical components in accordance with the manufacturing requirements for a diverse product range including medical and aerospace applications.
  • The primary objective is to ensure that all sales and quotation activities are completed in a timely manner and as accurately as possible

Main duties and responsibilities

  • The employee will be responsible for accurately collation and presenting pricing for customers bill of materials, utilising the companies MRP system.
  • The employee will be responsible for liaising with other departments and suppliers to ensure quotes are received in a timely manner.
  • The employee will on occasions be required to communicate directly with the customer to ensure correct flow of information.
  • The employee will be responsible for the processing of new orders in accordance with company procedure M4-03-02 Sales Order Processing.
  • The employee will be responsible for the creation of Zot part numbers with Javlin and creating the Javlin Bill-of-materials accordingly.
  • On occasions, work orders will require updating in accordance with company procedure M4-03-03 Works order. Other ad hoc duties may be required from time to time.

All employees may be required to carry out any other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate should be HNC qualified or better, alternatively working towards it.

Skills

  • Excellent attention to detail skills.
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have strong attention to detail with proven capabilities in handling multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Experience

  • Experience within a fast-moving electronic manufacturing role, or sound MRP understanding within a manufacturing role would be preferred.
  • Working experience and understanding of ISO requirements. Knowledge of ISO13485 advantageous but not essential.

PCB Process Engineer

Pcb

Purpose and objectives of the role

Day to day assessment of product quality / product release / process control monitoring, enhancement and development. This is a senior position and an opportunity to join one of the Uk’s Leading PCB manufacturing companies. The successful candidate will be working within the Technical/Process Engineering team. Previous experience of printed circuit manufacture would be advantageous, however applications from any prospective candidates currently or previously having worked within a Process Control/ Engineering position would also be welcomed.

  • To ensure the effective operation of manufacturing processes that fall under your span of control.
  • To ensure that all process operating methods are clearly documented and maintained up to date.
  • To ensure that the manufacturing processes under your control are continually developed / improved to ensure that technological advancements can be realised.
  • To ensure that product being processed through the production process is manufactured to the relevant company / customer requirements.
  • To implement lean manufacturing ideas within areas assigned to you. Utilising methodologies such as 5s, JIT, bottleneck analysis, etc to continually improve.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • To support the manufacturing operation by reacting to and solving process issues in a timely manner when they arise.
  • To initiate corrective actions, training plans and process improvements where necessary to ensure that the processes under your control operate at their optimum level.
  • Ensure all processes, operation instructions and procedures are fully documented and that all company quality procedures & documentation is rigidly adhered to.
  • Ensure process controls and measures are identified, implemented and monitored for all processes within areas of your responsibility.
  • To review departmental process controls and identify improvements on an ongoing basis.
  • To identify manufacturing capacities for processes under your control. Liaise with Production Team to ensure these capacities are understood and utilised.
  • Understand & publish full capabilities for all processes and highlight improvement needs to the Technical Manager.
  • Liaise with the Pre-Production Engineering department to ensure that CAM & Planning practices reflect current manufacturing capabilities & methods.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities within all processes under your control and implement in conjunction with the Team-leader.
  • Co-ordinate with / support the Purchasing department in pursuit of the company’s strategic Purchasing objectives.
  • To continually monitor and reduce scrap levels within areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure all manufacturing processes and procedures comply with all current H & S legislation and company procedures (including COSHH).
  • To identify, monitor & control all costs within an area in line with company targets. Drive cost reduction activities.
  • To accept ownership (along with the Production) of the appearance of the Area under your control, with respect to maintaining a safe working environment through good housekeeping principles.
  • To maintain and improve Customer Perception of all areas and equipment within your area of jurisdiction.
  • Actively participate within / drive the Company Quality Improvement Program, ensuring any corrective actions required are closed down within the relevant time scales.
  • Ensure Quality of product is the basis of all decisions, whilst optimising product throughput and minimising departmental cost.
  • Support the Divisions' Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and educating the Divisions' Apprentices.
  • Maintain time and attendance to company standards
  • Observe the Health and Safety regulations laid down in company procedures and government legislation

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

  • Degree Qualified

Skills

  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Self-starter / work on own initiative
  • Be organised and able to prioritise
  • Be thorough and accurate
  • Good problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Good Communication skills
  • Effective listening and questioning skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other IT programs

Working Hours

  • 37.5hrs, Monday-Friday
  • 9am-5pm work pattern

Experience

  • Minimum of two years experience of process engineering.

Maintenance Engineer (electrically bias)

Admin

Purpose and objectives of the role

Planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair of manufacturing machinery etc.
Key role in contributing to the improvement of Health and Safety within each division and Maintenance Department.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Day to day running of the maintenance department.
  • Manage the safe and efficient running of the manufacturing process.
  • Execute maintenance procedures and prioritise all work in line with programme needs and production availability.
  • Complete regular checks and testing on all plant to ensure they are operating within specification and recorded appropriately.
  • Root cause analysis and resolution of any manufacturing losses related to planned maintenance and supply of machinery components.
  • Ensuring critical spares are maintained and that repairs are conducted promptly and efficiently.
  • Liaise and support on site contractors as and when required.
  • Will work a two shift pattern consisting of an early and a back shift.
  • Support the Divisions' Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and educating the Divisions' Apprentices.
  • Maintain time and attendance to company standards
  • Observe the Health and Safety regulations laid down in company procedures and government legislation

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

  • 18th Edition qualified + Plus
  • Hold a recognised qualification, C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
  • Pasma/IPAF/ 18th Edition or electrically competent (certified)
  • BTEC HND/HNC certificate and diploma in operations and maintenance engineering or a city & guilds certificate in engineering

Skills

  • Have a logical & Methodical approach to fault finding/knowledge of PLC fault finding.
  • Prioritization skills.
  • Must be organised and have good organisation skills.
  • Possess Mechanical/Electrical experience.
  • Possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Have good knowledge and awareness of regulatory compliance.
  • Electrical/Mechanical fault finding.
  • Pump experience.
  • CNC Machinery.
  • Welding/Machining.

Working hours

  • 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday
  • 2 Shift pattern.
  • Early shift 06:30am-14:30pm, Back shift 14:30pm-22:15pm.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience.
  • Experience conducting machine installations.
  • Experience working with inverters/drives not required but would be desirable.

SMT Technician

Pcba

Purpose and objectives of the role

To set up, operate and maintain the Surface‑Mount Technology (SMT) production lines, ensuring efficient throughput, exceptional build quality and adhere to all safety and workmanship standards. The role supports new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement activities within the Assembly division.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Machine Setup & Operation – Load, operate and fine‑tune Mycronic pick‑and‑place machines to meet daily production schedules.
  • Inspection & Quality Assurance – Run Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and X‑ray inspection equipment; analyse results and take corrective actions.
  • Line Maintenance – Perform routine preventive maintenance on SMT, AOI and X‑ray equipment; liaise with engineering for escalated issues.
  • Troubleshooting – Diagnose placement, solder paste and reflow issues, implement corrective measures and document actions taken.
  • Material Handling – Manage feeders, reels and component traceability using ERP/MES systems; ensure moisture‑sensitive devices follow IPC‑JEDEC standards.
  • Process Improvement – Participate in Lean/6σ and 5S initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce defects and optimise change‑over times.
  • Documentation – Maintain accurate production logs, test records and equipment maintenance histories.
  • Collaboration – Work closely with Production Engineering, Quality and NPI teams to support new assemblies, ECOs and first‑article builds.
  • Adhere to ESD controls, risk assessments and all site safety policies.
  • Support the Divisions' Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and educating the Divisions' Apprentices.
  • Maintain time and attendance to company standards
  • Observe the Health and Safety regulations laid down in company procedures and government legislation

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

  • HNC/HND or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or proven equivalent experience).
  • IPC‑A‑610 certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain.

Skills

  • Strong understanding of SMT assembly processes, reflow profiles and component packaging.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, BOMs and assembly drawings.
  • Competent user of SMT software suites and AOI programming tools.
  • Solid problem‑solving skills with an analytical mindset.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a cross‑functional team.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality workmanship.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years’ hands‑on SMT production experience.
  • Operating and programming Mycronic pick‑and‑place machines preferred but not essential.
  • Running and interpreting results from Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems.
  • Using X‑ray inspection equipment for BGA/QFN and high‑density assemblies.
  • Demonstrated track record of meeting production targets while maintaining quality standards.
  • Experience in high‑mix/low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Solderer

Pcba

Purpose and Objectives of the role

Assisting with the assembly and sub-assembly of electrical components to a high standard using wiring and soldering following work from written instructions and diagrams.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Manual Soldering of through-hole components (Surface Mount desirable but not essential)
  • Hand assembly work on various products
  • Component polarity recognition
  • Maintain required standards in the assembly process whilst ensuring good housekeeping disciplines.
  • Ensure work is carried out in the relevant order or as directed by the supervisor.
  • Maintain and understand the quality and efficiency required to meet company standards.
  • General Housekeeping within the Division.
  • Observe Health and Safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation.
  • Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested from time to time.
  • Support the Divisions' Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and educating the Divisions' Apprentices.
  • Maintain time and attendance to company standards
  • Observe the Health and Safety regulations laid down in company procedures and government legislation

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

  • No formal qualifications required. Good Standard of general education.

Skills

  • Ability to solder
  • Good Manual dexterity
  • Capacity to follow work instructions
  • Maintain time and attendance to company standards
  • Self-disciplined and able to work with the minimum of supervision
  • Good communication skills

EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our team members about working at ZOT

Aiden
I joined ZOT just over two years ago through an apprenticeship programme with my friend. I didn't have much knowledge of engineering at the time, but everyone here was welcoming and supportive. I can always ask for help, and the team makes sure I learn something new every day.

Aiden

PCBA - SMT Operator