Trainee Sensor Build Technician

applied works; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Life assurance 4x base salary

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Motion Applied invites applications for a trainee build technician programme running for 24 months, blending internal and external training to manufacture sub-assemblies and units to IPC class 3 or higher. On successful completion, you will be certified as a build technician, with opportunities to advance within a dynamic, motorsport-focused tech firm.

The role suits inquisitive individuals with GCSEs, a passion for learning, and an interest in motorsport or automotive sectors.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades in English and Maths required.
• Inquisitive by nature; interested in how things work and how they are constructed.
• Interest in Motorsport, Automotive or Communications industries is advantageous.
• Good communicator with basic PC skills.
• Positive, eager to gain knowledge and self-improve.
• Good time management and attention to detail to maintain high production standards.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Able to contribute to continuous improvements.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

Curious learner

Motorsport interest

Communication skills

Basic PC skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Continuous improvement

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At Motion Applied, we are accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We are at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including Motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and transportation. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus spans four technology portfolios: control systems, sensors, software analytics and electrification.

Motion Applied presents a unique approach to improving the motorsport landscape by utilising decades of experience and expertise in optimising the performance of high-speed vehicles. We pioneer a better future for automotive, aerospace, marine and commercial vehicle OEMs and Tier 1s by applying leading-edge Automotive and Motorsport-derived technology.

Purpose of the Role

Tocompetently followapredefinedtrainingprogram,enablingthe traineetolearn, practice and build competency in deliveringproductsto the standards and specificationsexpected byMotionApplied and our customers.

Role Dimensions:

The trainee programme is a staged development process for a minimum of24months,comprisingof a dual approach between internal and external training programmes.Learn and progress your skill sets over the training course to manufacture sub-assemblies and units to IPC class 3 or higher.
Once you have successfully completed the training programme you will be acertified build technician.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Good GCSEgradesor equivalent in English and Maths.

• A generally inquisitivenature, interested in how things work and how they are constructed.

• An interest inMotorsport, Automotive or Communications industries would be an advantage

• Good communicator
  withBasic PC skills.

• A positive outlook, eager to gain knowledge andself-improve.

• Good timemanagement.

• Good attention to detailto allow you tomaintainor exceedhigh levelsof production standards and efficiency.

• Calm and composed in moments of pressure

• Abilityto fullycontribute to the process of continuous improvements.

Values and Behaviours:

• Highly motivated with a hunger to learn new processes.

• Demonstrates a collaborative approach by sharing ideas openly with others.

• Develops positive working relationships by being open about their work and involving others.

• Seeks feedback to better understand how wellthey are
  delivering against expectations.

• Demonstrates personal ownership for delivering their role, theirlearningand their career.

• Asks questions to better understand the business and the needs of the business.

• Accepts responsibility for delivering own area of work and results, even if difficulties arise.

• Demonstratesability to be flexible and adapt thinking and approachquickly asrequiredinthe circumstances.

What we can offer you

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At Motion Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).

• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.

• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.

• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary

• Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan

• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
  

• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.

Who we are

Motion Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do.