At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and modify electronic equipment for trains, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading company in the railway industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the railway sector while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Proficient in IT, PCB fault finding, and previous electronics repair experience required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
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 (PCB's).
- 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
PCB Test Technician employer: Jobiqo
Bromley Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a generous benefits package, including a local government pension scheme and unique discounts, the Council prioritises employee well-being and career growth. Located in the vibrant Bromley Civic Centre, you will be part of a team that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the borough while enjoying the balance of urban and suburban life.
