Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician OnSite Testing

weServed; Leicester; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension with life

Employee share scheme

Digital GP and health checks

Professional Fees paid

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear in Leicester is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician to carry out testing, fault-finding and repair of analogue electronic systems that support critical defence and nuclear operations, ensuring compliance before deployment.

You will use oscilloscopes and bench meters, produce clear records, and work with engineering colleagues to identify root causes while developing specialist diagnostic capability and career progression in a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• HNC level study in relevant electrical or electronic modules is desirable.
• Additional testing or diagnostic qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Testing analogue printed circuit boards and electrical equipment to approved test documentation.
• Investigating faults and repairing analogue electronics using bench meters, oscilloscopes and test equipment.
• Verifying test results through peer checks and evidence-based reporting.
• Recording step-by-step fault investigations and corrective actions.
• Producing detailed technical and fault reports, including root cause identification.

Skills

Analogue electronics testing

Fault-finding

Documentation

Quality-focused

Root cause analysis

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

HNC level study in relevant electrical or electronic modules

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Bench meters

Test equipment

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear in Leicester is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician to carry out testing, fault-finding and repair of analogue electronic systems that support critical defence and nuclear operations, ensuring compliance before deployment.

You will use oscilloscopes and bench meters, produce clear records, and work with engineering colleagues to identify root causes while developing specialist diagnostic capability and career progression in a highly regulated