Engineering Technician

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Broadland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Engineering Technician to join an R&D team. The role involves building and maintaining systems, contributing to prototyping, and ensuring functionality through fault-finding. Required qualifications include an HNC or degree in engineering and practical training. The candidate must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven competence in mechanical fitting, wiring, and cable assembly.
• Experience in reading and interpreting logic diagrams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement design concepts.
• Build and maintain apparatus across disciplines.
• Contribute to prototype systems and test equipment development.
• Support fault-finding and snagging activities.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Wiring and cable assembly

Assembly and box builds

Reading and following logic/flowchart or relay diagrams

Fault finding

CAD design

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline

Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training

Electrical Installation Qualification (18th Edition)

Forklift Truck Qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Norwich

We're seeking a proactive and skilled Engineering Technician to join our innovative R&D team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside engineers and technicians across a range of disciplines, contributing to the development of prototype systems and driving forward system capability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement design concepts and approaches.
• Build and maintain electrical, mechanical, and electronic apparatus.
• Contribute to the design and development of prototype systems and test equipment.
• Develop a strong understanding of equipment and processes to support fault-finding and snagging activities.
• Communicate effectively within the team, with a particular focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of delegated tasks, providing regular progress reports and raising issues where necessary.
• Work to defined timescales to support trials and test activities.
• Maintain a tidy and well-organised laboratory work space, ensuring tools and equipment are in good condition.
• Support the creation of requirements, validation specifications, and engineering reports as part of project activities.
• Undertake other duties reasonably aligned with the nature of the role.

About You

Qualifications / Education / Training

• HNC/Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training in engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance.
• Desirable: Electrical Installation Qualification (18th Edition), Forklift Truck Qualification.

Technical Skills / Experience

• Proven competence in:
• Mechanical fitting
• Wiring and cable assembly
• Assembly and box builds
• Reading and following logic/flowchart or relay diagrams
• Fault finding
• Desirable: Experience with CAD design.

Personal Attributes

• Hardworking and driven with a strong sense of initiative.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Innovative and analytical problem solver.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (valid for UK and abroad).
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions