At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment for policing services.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in Carrickfergus with a focus on quality and service.
- Benefits: Earn £17.43 per hour with flexible full-time hours and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to work collaboratively and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a difference in public safety while honing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science; practical experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 17.43 - 17.43 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting an Electronic Technician for our client based in Carrickfergus. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI are completed.
Pay Rate: £17.43 per hour
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday – flexible hours working with Core hours 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00.
Duration: 4th October 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Seapark, 151 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. BT38 8PL
Job Duties:
- Installation, service/maintenance and repair of Evidential Breath Testing Equipment.
- Installation and maintenance of calibrated measured distances.
- Installation, repair and calibration of speed metering equipment, as required by policing services within Northern Ireland.
- Providing a first line diagnosis and repair service to customers, across all 3 work streams within agreed timescales.
- Re-prioritising work to meet changing and competing demands.
- Informing the manager if work may exceed expected timescales.
- Contributing, appropriately, to development of new techniques and/or procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to maximise results and effectiveness of service.
- Checking stock levels, ordering of supplies and assisting in the preparation of financial budgets.
- Ensuring all documentation and results are accurately recorded and maintained.
- Completing all work in line with FSNI accepted quality standards and technical operating procedures (e.g. UK Accreditation Service).
- Completion of accurate documentation and maintenance of these records.
- Carrying out appropriate quality checks to ensure validated results are delivered to customers.
- Identifying and managing risk and reporting any issues to the team manager.
- Adhering to all policies and procedures in relation to equality.
- Adhering to all policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety and Risk Assessments including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Essential Criteria:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A – C or equivalent including Mathematics, English Language and Physics - and another science or equivalent. (Dates must be provided).
Desired Criteria:
A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in the last five years working within an electrical, electronic or communications engineering discipline with a Recognised or Accredited Quality System. Must be able to demonstrate practical experience in the diagnostic and repair of electronic equipment and the installation and calibration/service of medical, scientific and/or evidential equipment.
Electronic Technician employer: The Recruitment Co.
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Carrickfergus that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As an Electronic Technician, you will benefit from flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to essential services within the community. With a commitment to quality and safety, this role offers a meaningful career path in a supportive environment.
