Trainee Test Engineer

Working: The role does require individuals to be onsite fulltime but does offer flexible working hours (with NO CORE HOURS)
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It offers exposure to key areas such as health and safety compliance, quality management systems, and continuous improvement practices, providing a strong foundation for career development. With the chance to contribute to real projects, learn specialist skills, and take on increasing responsibility, it''s a valuable stepping stone into a successful career in electronic testing and engineering.
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This position focuses on testing electrical and electronic assemblies to MOD and commercial standards, ensuring health and safety compliance while delivering high-quality results on time and within cost guidelines.

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Key responsibilities

• To ensure health and safety legislation and policies are adhered to, to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment.
  
• Test electrical and electronic assemblies and equipment using standard safe operating procedures to MOD and commercial standards.
  
• Devise suitable test fixtures, rigs, and procedures in liaison with the Engineering department.
  
• Work with Operations/Engineering to resolve problems as and when they occur remaining commercially focused.
  
• Demonstrate equipment performance to customers and representatives.
  
• Produce documentary evidence of test routines.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory/company rules and procedures.
  
• Liaise with Engineering with regards any design changes or rectification.
  
• To operate equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  
• Demonstrate and adhere to our company values at all times.
  
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by Management.
  
• To complete the job on time within the costing guidelines as advised by Management.
  

• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements and legislation.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work to deadlines.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
  
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
  
• Ability to work on own initiative.
  
• Highly motivated with the ability to take a proactive approach.
  
• Knowledge of internal and ISO9001; 2015 Quality Management Systems.
  
• Knowledge of ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management.
  
• Knowledge of 5S continuous improvement and 7W waste elimination processes.
  
• Awareness of ESD.
  
• PC literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  

• Apprentice trained.
  
• HNC/HND in Electrical /Electronic Engineering (or a similar discipline) or equivalent or working towards.
  
• Knowledge of ERP systems (such as IFS).
  
• IPC 610 qualification or equivalent.
  
• IPC 7711 Repair.
  

• GCSE Grade C Math''s & English or equivalent.
  
• IPC 620 qualification or equivalent.
  

• Low voltage training.
  

• Driving license required.
  
• Travel to alternative locations in the UK and abroad to undertake occasional off-site activities is required.
  
• Working overtime and unsociable hours as and when required.
  

• Flexible working hours with no core working hours
  
• Manage your hours over a month
  
• Annual bonus
  
• Casual dress
  
• 25 days holiday
  
• Christmas shut down.
  
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
  
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
  
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
  
• 4 x annual salary life cover
  
• Yearly salary reviews