Trainee Electronics Technician — Hands-On Testing & Repair

New Appointments Group; Shepherdswell; On-site; GBP 22,057 - 29,841; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday day off

Training and development programmes

Life assurance scheme

Medicash health care

Enhanced pension

Fruit mornings

Subsidised canteen

Free onsite parking

Health and benefits portal

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Dover is seeking a Trainee Production Technician to support fault finding, repair and calibration of electronic products. You will test to specification, work at component level and assist in development projects while adhering to safety standards.

The role offers training, a structured career path, 25 days leave, pension and health benefits. You will read schematics, follow COSHH rules, and collaborate with manufacturing and NPD teams to continually improve products.

Qualifications

• Education to Level 3 standard (A-level, BTEC or equivalent) in electronics or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in a technical/electronics environment.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, manuals or circuit diagrams.
• Awareness of engineering/mechanical drawings.
• Ability to follow instructions with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Fault find, repair, calibrate and test electronic field and bench equipment.
• Fault find and repair at PCB level, including replacing surface mount components.
• Follow test specifications and safe systems of work, adhering to COSHH and risk assessments.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and represent Manufacturing in New Product Development teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 electronics qualification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

New Appointments Group in Dover is seeking a Trainee Production Technician to support fault finding, repair and calibration of electronic products. You will test to specification, work at component level and assist in development projects while adhering to safety standards.

The role offers training, a structured career path, 25 days leave, pension and health benefits. You will read schematics, follow COSHH rules, and collaborate with manufacturing and NPD teams to continually improve products.