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Electrical Technician

Kidlington
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Position: Electrical Technician
Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Salary: £18-25.00 PER HOUR

Our client is a leading innovator in the engineering sector, offering cutting-edge solutions with a commitment to excellence and sustainability.

The Role:
As an Electrical Technician, you will work within the Build and Test department, dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the seamless assembly and maintenance of low-volume electrical systems.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Developing build processes and work instructions.
  • Maintaining accurate and traceable build records.
  • Ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Using computerised systems to maintain build data integrity.
  • Complying with all Health, Safety, and Environmental guidance and regulations.
  • Harness assembly, including motor looms.
  • HeV wire assembly.
  • Sensor and instrument calibration.
  • CAN network checks.
  • Utilising CANalyzer for diagnostics.
  • Fault finding.
  • Offsite testing as required.

    About You:
    Applicants should have strong problem-solving skills and experience working with electrical and mechanical systems. You will need to be proficient in using proprietary PC software such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and demonstrate excellent communication skills and a flexible working approach.

    Required:
  • Electrical & Mechanical technical knowledge and ability.
  • Ability to use initiative and respond quickly to problems.
  • Organised, precise, and pragmatic approach to working.
  • Significant mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience.
  • Apprenticeship/NVQ/BTEC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Flexibility around working hours, with a 'can do' attitude.

    Commutable Locations:
    Kidlington, Grove, Banbury, Oxford, Wantage, Abingdon, Didcot, Bicester.

    Key Words:
    Electrical Technician, Prototype Build, Electrical Assembly, CANalyzer, Fault Finding, Engineering, Autosport Looms, HeV Wire Assembly, Sensor Calibration.

    Benefits:
  • Training to enhance your existing skills and accelerate your career.
  • A supportive and empowering work environment.

    INDENG

    Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

    By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

    Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

    Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position

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