Test & Repair Technician (Rotating Shifts)

Proactive Global; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is recruiting a Test & Repair Technician in Bedford to join a growing high-tech team. The role focuses on assembling, testing, calibration and repairing electronic and semiconductor equipment to meet strict quality standards.

You will diagnose faults, read schematics, perform routine maintenance and support installation and validation of process equipment, while maintaining safety and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a structured manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, inspect and maintain electronic and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to component level where required.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration and servicing of electronic systems and precision instrumentation.
• Support the installation, commissioning and validation of semiconductor process equipment.
• Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Use a range of electronic test equipment to diagnose faults and verify equipment performance.

Job description

Test & Repair Technician

Location: Bedford
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, Monday to Friday
Hours: 6.00am to 2.00pm / 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Overtime: Available when required by the business

Proactive is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Equipment Technician to join a growing and innovative business based in Bedford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled individual with experience in electronics, testing, fault finding and equipment maintenance to join a dynamic engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, testing, calibration, repair and maintenance of a range of electronic and semiconductor related equipment, ensuring all equipment and products meet required quality, performance and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, inspect and maintain electronic and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to component level where required.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration and servicing of electronic systems and precision instrumentation.
• Support the installation, commissioning and validation of semiconductor process equipment.
• Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Use a range of electronic test equipment to diagnose faults and verify equipment performance.
• Record test results accurately and maintain service, repair and calibration documentation.
• Support production, engineering and quality teams with technical expertise and fault-finding support.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and quality standards.
• Follow cleanroom procedures and protocols where applicable.
• Assist with equipment and product improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively within agreed timescales while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Undertake overtime when required to support business and production requirements.

Requirements

Essential

• Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a structured manufacturing or engineering environment.

Desirable

• Experience working within the semiconductor industry or supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience working within a cleanroom environment.
• HNC, HND, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience of PCB assembly, rework and soldering to IPC standards.
• Knowledge of calibration procedures and quality management systems.
• Experience working with vacuum systems, robotics, motion control systems, process equipment or precision instrumentation.
• Previous experience within electronics, PCB manufacturing or a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday:

• Early shift: 6.00am to 2.00pm
• Late shift: 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Overtime is available when required by the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Overtime opportunities when required.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.