CAREERS AT EXCEPTION PCB
Our people are central to everything we do. Their skill, commitment, and attention to detail underpin the quality and reliability our customers expect from a high-reliability PCB manufacturer.
Exception PCB offers a technically advanced, fast-paced working environment where craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement matter. If you want to build a career in UK electronics manufacturing, working with complex technologies and experienced engineers, you will find opportunity here.
AVAILABLE JOB ROLES
Exception PCB employs skilled people across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and technical support functions. Our teams work closely together to deliver time-critical PCB builds for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, medical, telecoms, and industrial markets.
WE REGULARLY RECRUIT FOR ROLES INCLUDING:
- Engineering and CAM
- Manufacturing and production operations
- Quality and inspection
- Apprenticeships and early-career positions
We welcome both experienced professionals and those looking to develop their skills in a supportive, structured environment.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK AT EXCEPTION PCB
We take pride in doing things properly. Our working environment is professional, respectful, and built around shared responsibility.
People collaborate across departments, communicate openly, and take genuine ownership of the work they produce. Many colleagues have built long careers with us, reflecting a culture that values stability, technical development, and mutual respect.
Continuous improvement is part of everyday life. Ideas are encouraged, problems are addressed constructively, and safety and quality are never compromised.
APPRENTICESHIPS AND PLACEMENTS
We are committed to developing future talent in engineering and manufacturing.
Our apprenticeship and placement opportunities provide structured, hands-on experience across multiple departments, giving individuals a strong foundation in PCB manufacturing and quality control.
These programmes are designed to support long-term career progression within Exception PCB.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Technology moves quickly, and we invest in our people to ensure skills keep pace. Learning at Exception PCB is practical, relevant, and closely aligned to the technologies and processes we use every day.
TECHNICAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
We provide hands-on training across PCB manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials. This includes exposure to imaging, drilling, plating, lamination, inspection, and test, helping individuals build deep technical understanding and confidence in their role.
QUALITY STANDARDS TRAINING
Training in quality systems and industry standards is embedded across the business. Team members receive ongoing development aligned to IPC standards, inspection methods, and process control, supporting consistent, high-reliability manufacturing.
CAREER PROGRESSION
For those looking to progress, we support structured development into advanced technical, engineering, and leadership roles. This includes mentoring from experienced engineers, cross-functional training, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility as skills grow.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Learning does not stop with formal training. We encourage continuous improvement through shared problem-solving, process reviews, and open communication across teams. Knowledge is shared, challenges are addressed collaboratively, and good practice is built into everyday work.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive and fair package that reflects the skill and responsibility involved in high-reliability manufacturing.
Competitive Pay
Fair, competitive pay that reflects skill, experience, and responsibility in high-reliability manufacturing.
Career Progression
Clear development pathways with opportunities to grow into advanced technical, engineering, or leadership roles.
Profit Sharing
A profit-sharing bonus scheme that recognises contribution and shared success across the business.
Pension Scheme
A company pension scheme to support long-term financial security.
Modern Working Environment
Investment in modern machinery, automation, and safe working practices to support quality and efficiency.
Wellbeing Support
Enhanced leave, access to employee assistance, and a supportive culture that recognises work-life balance.
READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?
If you want to build a career in an advanced, supportive, and technically driven manufacturing environment, we would be pleased to hear from you. Join Exception PCB and be part of a UK engineering business where your work makes a measurable difference every day.