Electronics Installation Engineer

Recruit Mint Ltd; Towngate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

Pension scheme (8%+)

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Training and learning opportunities

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd in Market Deeping is seeking two Electronics Installation & Test Engineers for build, installation, commissioning and testing of complex communication systems across the UK and internationally.

The role involves extensive travel, training customers, delivering documentation and providing ongoing support during project delivery. A full UK driving licence and relevant engineering qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• A-Level Maths and a Science subject, or an HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Knowledge of electronic communication systems design and testing.
• Experience installing, commissioning or testing radio systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Factory Acceptance Tests to meet contractual, customer and programme requirements.
• Lead installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing of complex communication systems.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the UK and internationally.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical advice ahead of installations.
• Diagnose technical faults and deliver practical solutions during installation and commissioning.
• Produce accurate test, installation and project documentation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide technical support throughout project delivery.
• Deliver operator, maintenance and on-the-job training to customers in the UK and overseas.
• Communicate customer feedback to internal teams.
• Support system build, testing and customer support activities when not at customer sites.
• Provide technical input to engineering, applications and installation teams.
• Represent the business at exhibitions and industry events.

Skills

Electrical engineering

RF communications

Install & test

Fault-finding

Customer communication

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

A-Level Maths/Science

HNC Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF test gear

Test equipment

Job description

Electronics Installation & Test Engineer - Market Deeping | Circa £40,000 per annum | Permanent | Two positions available

We are recruiting two Installation & Test Engineers to join an established technology manufacturer based in Market Deeping. The company designs and manufactures specialist electronic communication systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide.

Working within a project team, you will be responsible for the build, installation, commissioning and testing of complex communication systems at customer locations throughout the UK and internationally. You will also deliver technical training and provide ongoing support to customers during project implementation.

This role involves extensive travel, including occasional overseas assignments lasting up to two months.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating and delivering Factory Acceptance Tests to meet contractual, customer and programme requirements.
• Leading the installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing of complex communication systems.
• Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK and internationally.
• Conducting site surveys and providing technical advice ahead of installations.
• Diagnosing technical faults and delivering practical solutions during installation and commissioning.
• Producing accurate test, installation and project documentation.
• Building strong working relationships with customers and providing technical support throughout project delivery.
• Delivering operator, maintenance and on-the-job training to customers in the UK and overseas.
• Communicating customer feedback, site issues and product improvement opportunities to internal engineering teams.
• Supporting system build, testing and customer support activities when not working at customer sites.
• Providing technical input to engineering, applications and installation teams.
• Representing the business at exhibitions, demonstrations and industry events, including setting up and supporting technical equipment.

What we are looking for

• A-Level qualifications in Maths and a Science subject, an HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Knowledge of electronic communication systems, including their design, specification and testing.
• Knowledge or experience of RF communications equipment.
• Previous experience installing, commissioning or testing radio communication systems.
• Strong fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and system documentation.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to deliver technical training to customers and end users.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and plan practical solutions.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• A positive, adaptable and customer-focused attitude.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The flexibility to travel extensively within the UK and internationally.

Security and screening requirements

Due to the nature of the products and customers involved, successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance. Applicants must be able to provide a complete and checkable five-year history covering employment, education and any periods when they were not working or studying. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of the required security and pre-employment checks.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible working hours, with core hours between 9:30am and 3:00pm.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Up to three “Liberty Days”, allowing annual leave to be requested on the day.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Long-service and retirement awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services.
• Flu vaccinations.
• Subsidised staff canteen.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.