Repair Technician

GE Renewable Energy; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cheltenham is seeking a Repair Technician to be responsible for the repair and overhaul of electronic avionic assemblies. The ideal candidate should have experience in fault diagnosis, be able to read technical documents, and demonstrate good communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a non-contributory pension and private medical cover.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday hourly equivalent of 26 days

Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace environment with electronic avionic assemblies.
• Ability to read complex electronic digital/analogue circuit diagrams.
• Experience with manual and automated test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modification, and overhaul of electronic assemblies.
• Support engineering and quality investigations.
• Raise relevant paperwork for task completion.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and testing of electronic components

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Good verbal communication skills

Team player

PC literate

Education

ONC or time-served experience apprentice

Job description

Overview

As a Repair Technician in an aerospace environment, you will be responsible for the repair, modification and overhaul of electronic avionic assemblies and printed circuit boards for a variety of civil or military customers.

Responsibilities

• Fault find to component level and repair as required
• Use of manual and automated test equipment
• Supporting engineering / quality investigations and project work as and when required
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and read complex electronic digital/analogue circuit diagrams
• Raise all relevant paperwork to complete the task, ensuring traceability and compliance is maintained throughout the process
• Previous experience of fault diagnosis and testing of electronic components essential
• The ability to demonstrate that they are able to utilize detailed Manuals, drawings and other documentation to aid this requirement
• Minimum of ONC or time served experience apprentice or similar level of knowledge and experience
• Must be PC literate

Desired Characteristics

• Team player who is inclusive in their approach
• Good manual dexterity
• High level of attention to detail
• Good verbal communication skills
• Able to work to own initiative
• Part 145 technical experience
• Ability to multi-task and deal with a varied work load
• Outstanding integrity

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. Total Reward At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS