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Job Title: Electrical/Electronic Component Technician
Location: United Kingdom
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays,
Job Purpose
A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a skilled technician to assess, repair, and test electrical and electronic automotive components. This role involves working to internal procedures, original equipment specifications, and defence standards where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess returned electrical/electronic products and determine feasibility for repair
- Dismantle and rebuild units to required standards
- Perform component-level fault finding, PCB rework, and repair
- Evaluate parts availability and commercial viability of repairs
- Complete accurate job cards and bill of materials documentation
- Test components and assemblies to OEM specifications
- Report faults and non-conformances to the Workshop Supervisor
- Maintain high-quality workmanship in line with production schedules
- Comply with health & safety, quality, and workshop procedures
- Support wider workshop activities and ad-hoc tasks as needed
Requirements
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Proven experience in electronic fault finding to component level
- Strong PCB rework skills including soldering and repair techniques
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and circuit diagrams
- Logical problem-solving approach and attention to detail
- Familiarity with workshop best practices and quality standards
- Competence in Microsoft Excel and Word (or willingness to learn)
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Good organisational ability and multitasking capability
- Positive, proactive mindset and eagerness to learn
Qualifications (Preferred):
- HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
- Previous experience in automotive, defence, or related sectors
