Junior Technical Engineer

SER Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SER Limited in Enfield, North London, is seeking a Junior Technical Engineer to join its growing technical team. The role offers full training, exposure to product testing, documentation, drawings, and industry standards, with a salary of £26,000–£28,000.

The successful candidate will support design and technical activities, learn on the ground, and develop valuable knowledge in architectural lighting. Start date to be discussed.

Qualifications

• Good computer literacy: Excel, Word and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good time management and multitasking.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the technical team with day-to-day activities and projects.
• Maintaining laboratory procedures and processes.
• Tracking and managing product testing requests and samples.
• Assisting with photometric, thermal and other product testing.
• Ensuring products meet relevant technical standards and requirements.
• Liaising with internal departments and communicating technical information clearly.
• Creating and amending product specification sheets and installation guides.
• Using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Reformatting and updating technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Supporting the preparation of technical documentation for product and online publications.
• Taking part in internal and external training to support ongoing professional development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Junior Technical Engineer

Location: Enfield, North London

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Start Date: To be discussed

I am currently representing a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer within the architectural lighting industry, who is looking to recruit a Junior Technical Engineer to join their growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their technical career who is looking to develop their skills within a specialist and innovative lighting environment. Full training will be provided, offering the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up and develop valuable technical knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will support the technical and design teams across a range of activities, gaining exposure to product testing, technical documentation, drawings and industry standards.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the technical team with day-to-day activities and projects
• Maintaining laboratory procedures and processes
• Tracking and managing product testing requests and samples
• Assisting with photometric, thermal and other product testing
• Supporting the process of ensuring products meet relevant technical standards and requirements
• Liaising with internal departments and communicating technical information clearly
• Creating and amending product specification sheets and installation guides
• Using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Reformatting and updating technical drawings using AutoCAD
• Supporting the preparation of technical documentation for product and online publications
• Taking part in internal and external training to support ongoing professional development

The Candidate

This role would suit someone who is technically minded, organised and keen to build a long-term career within the lighting industry.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD would be beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided.

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to gain hands-on technical experience and develop a career within the architectural lighting industry.