Workshop Technician

ECU Testing Ltd; Heanor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

VR driving simulator

Uniform provided

Free Friday meal

Gym access

Job summary

ECU Testing Ltd is seeking a Workshop Technician to join our automotive electronics lab between Nottingham and Derby. This entry‑level role offers full training to become an Electronics Rework Technician, reworking ECUs and testing electronic vehicle parts in a modern facility.

In this hands‑on position you will strip, rework PCBs, solder small components under a microscope, and follow SOPs. A performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a structured career path.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Interest in automotive electronics.
• Detail-oriented and hands-on learner.

Responsibilities

• Test electronic vehicle parts and assemblies.
• Strip and rework PCBs (printed circuit boards).
• Solder circuits and replace small surface-mounted components under a microscope.
• Follow written SOPs to ensure consistent results.
• Use software to interrogate and reprogram ECUs.
• Record all work using company workflow software.

Skills

Testing

Soldering

PCB rework

SOP adherence

Electronics troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Binocular microscope

ECU rework software

Workflow management software

Job description

WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN

£12.71 per hour - plus performance bonus

Are you an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn with an interest in all things automotive?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for somebody who has a keen eye for detail and enjoys being hands‑on, no experience is necessary as full training will be provided to help you become an experienced Electronics Rework Technician.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reworking ECUs (Electronic Control Units) for vehicles in our state‑of -the‑art electronics laboratory. These are small, embedded computers that run various functions of the modern vehicle such as the engine, gearbox, ABS brakes, electric power steering, and much more!

We are based conveniently between Nottingham and Derby centres, nestled on the entrance to one of the regions finest country parks (Shipley Country Park), boasting 700 acres of beautiful landscape popular for relaxed café dining, walking, fishing, biking and horse‑riding.

You Will Be Required To Perform The Following Tasks

• Testing electronic vehicle parts.
• Stripping and reworking PCB's (Printed circuit boards).
• Soldering circuits and replacing small surface‑mounted components, often with the aid of a binocular microscope.
• Following written SOPs (Standard operating procedures).
• Using bespoke and modified software applications to interrogate and reprogram electronic control units.
• Using company workflow management software application to record all work undertaken.

In Return, The Successful Candidates Will Receive

• Full on the job training, constantly, throughout your career here at ECU Testing ltd.
• 32 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Fully air‑conditioned office
• Competitive salary - yearly review on a graded pay system based on performance.
• A monthly performance bonus.
• Free work uniform and PPE.
• Recreation facilities (Full VR driving/gaming simulator/dart boards/pool tables)
• Free takeaway meal every Friday, named 'FAT FRIDAY' by all the staff.
• Access to a fully equipped company gym.
• Birthday Gifts.
• Christmas party, fully paid for by the Managing director.
• Annual team building days.
• Excellent in‑house career development opportunities.

Working Hours: 06.30am - 15:00pm