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Engineering Technician 6 Month FTC

Location: Deeside

IR35: Inside

Hourly Rate: £23.28   

Overview:       

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Engineering Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

To include the repair and overhaul of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment in a timely and efficient manner whilst complying with legislative and organisational standards. The role will cover the following areas: Avionics systems, communications systems, navigation systems, cable and test box manufacture.   

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform self-directed test, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, modification, calibration and manufacture of equipment down to module / individual component level using approved engineering documentation and techniques.
  • Hold self-certification, over-signing, certifying & conditioning of equipment responsibilities (e.g. serviceable / unserviceable / scrap).
  • Supervision, training and over-signing of junior / equivalent grade staff & apprentices.
  • Carry out feasibility and development activity, including the reverse engineering and creation of supporting engineering documentation / test procedures.
  • Use a combination of different IT software.
  • Provide specialist advice as required.
  • Work within a scheme of engineering governance.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Holds relevant level 3 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship.
  • A nationally recognised Electrical/Electronic engineering apprenticeship or Military equivalent.
  • Practical engineering experience within your discipline or specialist area.
  • We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and well organised candidate who can manage numerous tasks/projects individually and as part of the wider team.
  • You will be required to engage with various internal and external stakeholders/customers.  
  • Working knowledge of health and safety within a workshop environment.
  • Where the role involves some handling of chemicals you will follow the COSHH guidelines and PPE will be provided.
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First Military Recruitment (Head Office)
1 Wilkinson Road
Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

01285 654566
info@first-military.co.uk
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Office 1, Izabella House
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City Centre
Birmingham
B1 3NJ

01215 165689
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10 Park Street
Bristol
BS1 5HX

01172 354500
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GL2 2SN

01452 223938
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