Technician

MTrec Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free onsite parking

Company Pension

Holiday entitlement

Immediate starts available

Diverse and interesting role

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment is seeking a skilled Assembly & Test Technician to support the build, calibration, and testing of complex electrical and electronic systems at our site. This hands-on role ensures products are assembled, tested, and maintained to high quality standards, with occasional customer interaction and collaboration with engineers.

Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, performing precision tests, recording data, and helping develop improved procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in electrical or electronic assembly and testing.
• Ability to follow technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Experience managing multiple tasks or workflows simultaneously.
• Good understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• Basic planning and organisational skills.
• Experience working in regulated or high-compliance industries would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project.
• Experience supporting technical products or services for external customers.
• Relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or higher) preferred OR equivalent hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality.
• Practical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and organised, with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex assembly of electrical and electronic equipment to detailed specifications.
• Perform precision calibration, adjustment, and testing using specialist instruments.
• Diagnose faults and support repair and maintenance activities.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Record and document test results and performance data.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Support engineers in developing and improving assembly and test procedures.
• Contribute to product quality improvements and process efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and handling of components.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during build and test stages.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and operations teams.
• Occasionally liaise with customers or external partners to support technical requirements.
• Plan and manage your own tasks to meet deadlines.
• Produce clear documentation using Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Electrical/test experience

Reading drawings

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification Level 3+

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• A full time and permanent role from day 1!
• A competitive basic salary
• Free onsite parking
• Company Pension
• Holiday entitlement
• Immediate starts available
• A diverse and interesting role

MTrec’s new opportunity:

We are looking for a skilled Assembly & Test Technician to support the build, calibration, and testing of complex electrical and electronic systems.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on ensuring products are assembled, tested, and maintained to a high standard. The role also includes supporting repairs, working closely with engineers, and occasionally interacting with customers.

The job you will do:

• Carry out complex assembly of electrical and electronic equipment to detailed specifications
• Perform precision calibration, adjustment, and testing using specialist instruments
• Diagnose faults and support repair and maintenance activities
• Work from engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Record and document test results and performance data
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Support engineers in developing and improving assembly and test procedures
• Contribute to product quality improvements and process efficiency
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and handling of components
• Assist in resolving technical issues during build and test stages
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and operations teams
• Occasionally liaise with customers or external partners to support technical requirements
• Plan and manage your own tasks to meet deadlines
• Produce clear documentation using Microsoft Office tools

About you:

• Strong hands-on experience in electrical or electronic assembly and testing
• Ability to follow technical drawings and specifications accurately
• Experience managing multiple tasks or workflows simultaneously
• Good understanding of quality and regulatory standards
• Basic planning and organisational skills
• Experience working in regulated or high-compliance industries would be an advantage
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project
• Experience supporting technical products or services for external customers
• Relevant engineering qualification (Level 3 or higher) preferred OR equivalent hands-on experience in a similar role
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality
• Practical and methodical approach to problem-solving
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and organised, with good time management skills