Electronic Technician

Akkodis; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime

Up to 15 flexi-leave days per year

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

On-site facilities including subsidis…

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

Akkodis in Bolton is seeking an Electronics Technician to join a Production Design Support team working on advanced engineering products. You will support the manufacture, testing and verification of complex electronic systems, ensuring performance, quality and compliance before delivery.

You will work closely with engineers and production teams, carrying out hands-on investigations, inspections and testing while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years' hands-on electronics/testing experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and verification activities on electronic assemblies and equipment against defined specifications and standards.
• Carry out testing, fault investigation and technical assessments on a range of electronic products.
• Generate clear and accurate test, verification and investigation reports.
• Collect and analyse technical data to support problem solving and product improvements.
• Assist with fault resolution activities and raise non-conformance reports where appropriate.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation to support manufacturing and in-service product use.
• Provide support for customer and stakeholder queries relating to product performance and technical issues.
• Contribute to engineering reviews and team discussions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all activities undertaken.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering teams.

Skills

Testing and fault finding

Reading schematics/drawings

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Working Pattern: Hybrid working available, typically 4 days on-site and 1 day remote, where business needs allow.

Security Requirements: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Only British Citizens and Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship will be eligible.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Technician to join a Production Design Support team working on advanced engineering products within a high-technology manufacturing environment.

This role is focused on supporting the manufacture, testing and verification of complex electronic systems, ensuring products meet the required performance, quality and compliance standards before delivery.

You'll work closely with engineers, production teams and technical specialists, carrying out a variety of hands‑on investigations, inspections and testing activities while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and verification activities on electronic assemblies and equipment against defined specifications and standards.
• Carry out testing, fault investigation and technical assessments on a range of electronic products.
• Generate clear and accurate test, verification and investigation reports.
• Collect and analyse technical data to support problem solving and product improvements.
• Assist with fault resolution activities and raise non-conformance reports where appropriate.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation to support manufacturing and in-service product use.
• Provide support for customer and stakeholder queries relating to product performance and technical issues.
• Contribute to engineering reviews and team discussions.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all activities undertaken.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering teams.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• HNC/HND in Electronic or Electrical Engineering is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hands-on electronics, manufacturing, production support, test or laboratory environment.
• Experience carrying out testing, inspection, fault finding or verification activities on electronic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical work.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation and specifications.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering team.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme of up to £2,500
• Competitive pension with employer contributions up to 14%
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Up to 15 additional flexi-leave days per year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave package
• Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
• Healthcare Cash Plan covering a range of everyday health and wellbeing expenses

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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