Electrical Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Remanufacturing Electrical Technician in the West Midlands. You will diagnose, repair and test a wide range of electrical assemblies, investigate failures and ensure products meet stringent quality standards before release.

Key responsibilities include assessing returned products, dismantling and rebuilds, fault finding to component level, PCB repair, documentation, and adherence to health, safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing electronics at component level.
• Ability to read schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Experience in PCB repair and rework.
• Manufacturing/repair environment experience.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assess returned products and determine repair requirements.
• Dismantling, inspection and rebuild activities following work instructions.
• Perform electronic fault finding down to component level.
• Repair and rework PCB assemblies using soldering and repair techniques.
• Interpret circuit diagrams, schematics and technical documentation.
• Test completed units against manufacturer specs.
• Complete job documentation and production records accurately.
• Identify additional material requirements where necessary.
• Report quality concerns and non-conformances promptly.
• Support production targets while maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

PCB repair

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND in Electronics

Tools

Soldering equipment

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Remanufacturing Electrical Technician West Midlands Competitive Salary Benefits Full Time | Permanent

Role

As a Remanufacturing Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing and testing a wide range of electrical and electronic assemblies. Working within a specialist production environment, you will investigate component failures, carry out detailed repairs and ensure all products meet stringent quality standards before release.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess returned products and determine repair requirements.
• Carry out dismantling, inspection and rebuild activities following established work instructions.
• Perform electronic fault finding down to component level.
• Repair and rework PCB assemblies using a range of soldering and repair techniques.
• Interpret circuit diagrams, schematics and technical documentation.
• Test completed units against original manufacturer specifications.
• Accurately complete job documentation and production records.
• Identify additional material requirements where necessary.
• Report quality concerns and non-conformances promptly.
• Support production targets while maintaining high levels of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and operational procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience carrying out electronic fault finding to component level.
• Strong PCB repair and rework skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuit drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, repair, or engineering environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.

Desirable

• Formal qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• Experience within automotive, aerospace, defence, rail or other regulated engineering sectors.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected engineering and manufacturing organisation.
• Stable, long-term career prospects.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Varied and technically interesting workload.
• Supportive team environment.

If you're an Electronics Technician, PCB Technician, Repair Technician, Test Technician or Electrical Technician looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.