Test Technician - Night Shift Operations

Test Technician – Night Shift Operations.

Knowledge or experience within Electrical/Electronics, Automotive Engineering or EMC would be advantageous; however, no previous experience required as you will be working on a 1:1 basis with another EMC Test Technician/Engineer to ensure safety on a night shift.

Must be eligible to work in the UK. Currently unable to accept graduate Visas at this time.

Training offered on a 1:1 basis, with regular reviews alongside a progression plan and grading structure implemented to help you grow within the business.

Start Date: Unknown.

Schedule:

37.5 hour week, the successful candidate would be offered an additional 30% shift rate. Night shift patterns as follows:

Monday to Wednesday: 20:30 to 06:45

Thursday: 20:30 to 06:35

You will be entitled to 50 minutes for lunch per working day.

When scheduling and laboratory planning requires, you may be requested to switch to a day shift to support the business requirements. This will be discussed and planned in advance.

Qualifications:

No qualifications are required for the position of Test Technician, which is ideally suited to enthusiastic candidates seeking long-term career progression. Existing industry qualifications or experience, and understanding of EMC testing outside of automotive, will be considered towards our internal grading structure where applicable. Subject to performance and previous industry experience, company grading structure and progression anticipated.

Duties:

1. Carry out testing on clients equipment and to generic test standards as required.

2. To construct test systems and arrangements for test work. To assist with the general laboratory duties associated with testing.

3. To monitor correct operation of test equipment and cables and report failures and breakages to the Quality Manager.

4. To carry out testing in an objective manner according to the Test Technical Procedures and generally in accordance with the Test quality manual.

5. To record test or calibration results in the log according to 3C Test procedures.

6. To work in a diligent manner commensurate with the operations of a professional test establishment and in compliance with the standards of quality required by UKAS whenever required.

7. To set-up and dismantle tests. Perform daily checks on the set-ups to ensure satisfactory operation and note results of any such checks when required.

8. To order and take delivery of any special test equipment required for testing.

9. To assist in the general housekeeping and maintenance activities.

10. Perform the necessary health and safety checks on electrical equipment as required by our health and safety policy.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure test work is performed correctly, to the correct standard and within the defined timescales.

2. Maintain the general equipment and cables in the test laboratory and to provide a clean and tidy working environment.

3. Maintain the cleanliness of the test site and the associated outbuildings.

4. Avail oneself of the correct or latest issue of the appropriate documentation prior to the test taking place.

5. Maintain records of all test results taken as required by UKAS and 3C Tests internal documentation.

6. Report any inconsistencies in any documents, equipment or procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Starting salary from £26,000.00 per year at entry level and dependant on experience.

30% shift rate offered on commencement of night shift operations.

Benefits:

· 30% shift rate on commencement of night shift operations

· Life Assurance - Death in service benefit of 3 x annual salary (applicable after the completion of probation period)

· Company pension scheme

· BHSF health care cash plan

· Optional - Open University degrees fully funded by 3C Test from Grade B level

· Optional - Salary sacrifice scheme for EV vehicles

· On-site parking with EV charge points available

· Relocation assistance

· Sick pay

· Holidays

· Overtime

Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire, NN12 8GX

Please Note: Candidates should be able to reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Silverstone, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you understand that this job role requires work on a night shift?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person