Engineering Technician

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Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their team in Deeside. The successful candidate will repair and overhaul electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with all standards. Applicants should have a Level 4 qualification and relevant practical engineering experience. This role requires strong supervisory skills and a commitment to engineering governance.

Qualifications

• Holds relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Practical engineering experience in specified roles.
• Willingness to undergo security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Perform self-directed testing, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Supervise and train junior staff and apprentices.

Skills

Practical engineering experience

Self-directed testing and diagnostics

Advanced IT software use

Education

Level 4 qualification or advanced/higher apprenticeship

Level 3 qualification with Electrical/Electronic apprenticeship

Job description

Engineering Technician

6 Months

Deeside

As a Engineering Technician your roles include the repair and overhaul of Electronic and Electro-mechanical equipment in a timely and efficient manner whilst complying with legislative and organisational standards.

The role will cover at least 1 of the following: -

Avionics systems.
Maritime systems
Communications Systems
Navigation Systems
Weapons systems
Cable and Test Box manufacture

Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual Component level using approved Engineering Documentation and techniques.
Hold Self-Certification; Over-Signing; Certifying & Conditioning of Equipment Responsibilities ( for example: Serviceable / Unserviceable / Scrap).
Supervision; Training and Over-Signing of Junior / Equivalent grade Staff & Apprentices.
Carry out Feasibility and Development activity, including the Reverse Engineering and Creation of supporting engineering documentation / Test Procedures.

Use a combination of different IT software.
Provide Specialist Advice as required.
Work within a scheme of Engineering Governance and comply with all Policy and Legislation

Person:

Holds relevant: Level 4 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship; or Level 3 qualification, a nationally recognised Electrical/Electronic engineering apprenticeship or Military equivalent.
Practical engineering experience in one or more of the roles listed.

Already living in or commutable to Deeside.

Undergo Security Vetting including Criminal Record Check