Electronics Technician

Technical Placements; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Electronics Technician Test & Repair in Maidstone, UK. This position involves testing, calibrating, and repairing a variety of electronic systems, including high-voltage technologies. The ideal candidate should possess strong soldering and fault-finding skills, and have experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary, company bonus, and a supportive team environment with benefits like free parking and early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Free parking

Tea & coffee

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics testing and repair.
• Competence in soldering and general electronics fault finding.
• Ability to work with high voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test and calibrate components as part of the QA plan.
• Repair and re-calibrate customer instruments.
• Service various types of electronics including high-voltage equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Soldering

Fault finding

Job description

Electronics Technician Test & Repair required for electro‑mechanical product manufacturing company based in Folkestone, Kent. Established in 1926, this small but globally reaching business designs and manufactures innovative high quality testing equipment for industry (construction, marine, power, oil & gas etc).

This is a great opportunity to become a key member of the small friendly Engineering Team, offering a competitive salary, company bonus structure, 39 hours per week (early finish Fridays!), free parking, tea & coffee and exciting prospects with this highly successful business.

Role Purpose

The Test & Repair team share two key roles in the business;

Testing & calibration of components, sub‑assemblies and final assemblies which form a crucial part of the Quality Assurance Plan.

Repair and re‑calibration of customer instruments – vital customer service and a recognised revenue‑generation element within the business.

The products involved are a combination of brand‑new digital electronics, high voltage electronics (AC or DC, up to ~50kV), underwater corrosion monitoring equipment, low voltage electronics, and the servicing of older analogue electronics.

Responsibilities

Test and calibrate components, sub‑assemblies and final assemblies as part of the QA plan; repair and re‑calibrate customer instruments; service a range of digital, high‑voltage, underwater, low‑voltage and analogue electronics.

Typical tasks include soldering, fault finding, and working with 50kV AC/DC equipment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, be competent at soldering and general electronics fault finding, and ideally have experience in a similar role.

Location: Electronic Technician • Maidstone, ENG, UK