Test Technician

SEA; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Barnstaple seeks a Test Technician to conduct testing on electronic assemblies. The role involves using diverse test equipment and requires NVQ Level 3 qualifications. Benefits include hybrid work arrangements, generous leave, health insurance, and additional perks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about protecting critical systems.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Discounts portal

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic testing of a wide range of electronic assemblies and systems.
• Good understanding of quality procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capability.

Responsibilities

• Use a wide range of test equipment for testing.
• Follow test specifications and document results.
• Report non-conformances and perform fault diagnosis.

Skills

Electronic testing proficiency

Understanding of quality procedures

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong computer skills

Analytical abilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Spectrum analysers

Job description

Overview

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. The Test Technician will provide part of the Company’s Testing Services.

The Test Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role does require being onsite x days a week. Remove which applicable

The salary for this role is circa £31.5k, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Use a wide range of test equipment including, Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, insulation testers and spectrum analysers
• Ability to follow test specifications to test electrical cabinets, circuit boards and components and present results clearly on test documentation
• Report non-conformances using the company’s MRP system
• Fault diagnosis to component level
• Perform surveys on items returned from service and report findings

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Qualification to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or experience of electronic testing of a wide range of electronic assemblies and systems in a manufacturing environment
• A good understanding of quality procedures
• Strong Interpersonal skills, including good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential
• Strong computer skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on [e-mail]