Senior Electrical / Mechanical Technician

Overall purpose

aerospaceHV (aHV) delivers specialist high-voltage and high-current test projects for next-generation aerospace electrical systems. We are a fast-growing, agile company working with leading global engineering organisations. Work at aHV is fast paced, variable, interesting and at the cutting edge of future electric flight. We are looking for exceptional people who are looking for a challenging career and we can offer a fantastic opportunity to the right candidate.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technician to support the construction of new test equipment and take ownership of the organisation and day-to-day maintenance of our laboratory facilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Engineers, providing the practical link between our new test rig developments and implementation of our testing in the laboratory, again by the project Engineers.

Relating to the development of new test equipment, the team member we seek will be versatile, contributing practical ideas, mechanical assembly, electrical wiring and ad-hoc modifications as requirements change.

Relating to testing, our new technician will prepare equipment and customer test objects in accordance with written work instructions. They will support the engineers and raise practical issues or proposed changes for agreement. Project Engineers will retain responsibility for design decisions, customer communication, test execution and reporting, however, the Technician may support testing as needed where appropriate training will be provided.

This hands-on role requires sound practical judgement, initiative and high standards of workmanship, together with the ability to work independently while remaining closely integrated with the engineering team. It will be a highly rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

Essential attributes

• Strong practical experience in electrical panel layout, assembly and wiring
• Basic electronics assembly, soldering and re-work capability
• Mechanical assembly and basic workshop experience
• Ability to read electrical technical drawings and work instructions
• Proactive, adaptable, organised and able to complete defined work with limited supervision
• Comfortable working within engineering direction, while identifying and raising practical issues and improvement opportunities

Key responsibilities

• Build, wire, modify and maintain test equipment, electrical panels, fixtures and laboratory hardware from approved drawings and instructions.
• Support engineers with practical test setup, equipment reconfiguration and preparation of customer test objects.
• Take day-to-day ownership of laboratory housekeeping, waste management and the condition of tools, equipment and work areas.
• Keep servicing, calibration, PAT testing, statutory inspections and maintenance records up to date.
• Manage consumable stock, request replenishment and ensure goods, equipment and customer hardware are stored correctly.
• Supervise apprentice and junior technicians (future responsibility as the team grows)

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Relevant hands-on experience in an engineering, manufacturing, laboratory or similar technical environment
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements, risk assessments and COSHH
• Relevant technical qualification or electrical wiring training
• Experience of workplace health and safety, housekeeping and workshop organisation using 5S principles (or similar organisational system)
• Experience of regulated engineering or test environments, equipment registers, calibration or stock-control systems

This is a full-time position based at Manchester at Lowry Park. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and the successful candidate will be eligible for the employee bonus scheme after one full year of employment.

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• If offered employment you will be required to complete BPSS screening as per https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels to meet UK-OFFICIAL levels

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person