Electrical Technician

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK; St Athan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

Pension scheme (10% contrib by company

Tusker car scheme

Employee assistance programme

Private medical scheme via BUPA

Discounts on eye tests

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Sage employee benefits discounts

Income protection

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK in St Athan is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the manufacture, installation, integration and maintenance of electrical systems for aerospace and defence products.

You will perform electrical assembly and wiring activities, interpret wiring diagrams and assist with testing and fault-finding in a fast-paced environment. A technical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with completed technical apprenticeship.
• Electrical assembly, wiring or installation experience.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Electrical fault diagnosis, wiring, cable termination and continuity testing. Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Methodical and organised approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical assembly, wiring, termination and integration activities.
• Assembling and install electrical components, harnesses, looms and sub-assemblies.
• Supporting electrical testing, fault-finding and rectification activities.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, quality and safety.

Job description

Electrical Technician

We are looking for an Electrical Technician to join us at SNC Mission Systems UK in St Athan. We providetailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. Weunderstand the challenges, have the know-how to overcome them, and work together to succeed.Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting-edge capabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.

It is an exciting time to join SNC Missions UK as we are expanding, you will get stuck in supporting the manufacture, installation, integration, testing and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment associated with aerospace and defence products. As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for performing electrical assembly and wiring activities in accordance with engineering documentation, quality standards and safety requirements.

No two days will be the same as you will be

• Carrying out electrical assembly, wiring, termination and integration activities.

• Assembling and install electrical components, harnesses, looms and sub-assemblies.

• Supporting electrical testing, fault-finding and rectification activities.

• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards.

• Participating in continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, quality and safety.

To qualify for the role, it is essential you have:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, Electrotechnical Engineering or related discipline. Completed technical apprenticeship

• Electrical assembly, wiring or installation experience.

• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical drawings.

• Electrical fault diagnosis, wiring, cable termination and continuity testing. Knowledge of safe working practices

• Methodical and organised approach to work.

• High level of attention to detail.

Ideally, you also have:

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering. IPC or aerospace electrical certifications.

• Aerospace, defence, military, rail or other regulated-industry experience.

• Experience working to aerospace or military standards.

• Experience supporting new product introductions and engineering change activities.

• Experience leading improvement initiatives

What we offer:

• 28 holidays

• Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)

• Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Employee assistance programme Scheme via TELUS

• Private medical scheme via BUPA

• Discounts on eye tests, glasses and contact lenses

• Life Assurance

• Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts

• Income protection

Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at [e-mail]. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.