At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and modify electronic train equipment while working in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a leading company in the railway industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and a chance to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and learning in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the railway sector while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronics repair and strong problem-solving abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Location: Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire
Duration: 6 months
We are currently recruiting for an Electronics Technician for a 6-month temporary contract based in Barton-under-Needwood. The key aim of this role is the repair, modification and overhaul of associated train equipment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Work on own initiative or as part of a team within a dedicated team of electricians, working to production deadlines.
- Carry out repairs, modifications and overhauls of electronic equipment in accordance with work instructions and schematics.
- Be flexible to work in any assembly area, accepting varying shift patterns and assist in non-assembly areas when required.
- Investigate, fault find, and diagnose equipment that does not achieve required outputs or fit correctly and correct faults where possible.
- Ensure all quality requirements are met by working to technical documents and work instructions.
- Carry out minor maintenance tasks and specified routine preventative maintenance, some of which may be outside assembly areas.
- Use MRP/ERP systems to process repair orders and consume parts for stock control purposes.
- Attend customer sites to provide technical support and assistance when required.
- Record components used at each stage of repair, modification and overhaul for customer reporting and repair history records.
- Raise Non Conformance Records (NCRs) as appropriate.
- Communicate production deficiencies to Supervision/Management as they are detected and suggest corrective actions.
Background & Experience
Essential:
- Proficient IT skills, particularly MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Fault finding and repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
- Working within an electronics repair or technical environment.
- Previous experience in electronic testing, fault finding and repair.
- Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults efficiently and accurately.
- Experience in soldering.
Desirable:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering.
- Knowledge of the railway industry.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- Familiarity with improvement tools such as 5S and Kaizen.
- Previous experience within the rail or automotive industry.
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday - 07:30 to 16:00
Friday - 07:30 to 12:30
Electronics Technician employer: Fusion People
At Fusion People, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual initiative. Located in the picturesque Barton-under-Needwood, our Electronics Technician role provides opportunities for professional growth within the railway industry, alongside competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements that cater to your lifestyle. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills in electronics repair will make a meaningful impact.
