Assembly Technician- Electrical in Cowes

Job Title: Assembly Technician- Electrical

Salary: up to £39,500 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as an Assembly Technician- Electrical. The role will be based in Cowes and requires the post holder to be on site 5 days per week.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will join the Manufacturing Radar team where you will be part of an experienced team responsible for the Manufacturer, Repair or Modification of Units and Products in a technological manufacturing environment whilst also supporting Design Engineering in Future Product Development. Radar is an exciting and unique field, with increasingly sophisticated electronics, materials, and products. This role will provide you with the chance to develop your skills, with the potential for career progression opportunities in the future.

Main Responsibilities:

Assembly, Repair and Modification of products from Line Replaceable Units through to Radar systems

Using business systems and processes to record and evidence compliance

Assisting and supporting development of other personnel

Benefits:

Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times

25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary

Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

Formally qualified in appropriate electrical assembly Workmanship Standards, have completed a relevant apprenticeship, or have proven relevant experience

Awareness and working understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001

Be able to perform complex assembly, disassembly or modification of electromechanical subassemblies and Radar systems

Work to close tolerances accurately with attention to detail to ensure consistent quality is maintained

Prototyping capability utilising limited data and documentation to support 1st off build and able to provide clear and accurate feedback for product, process development

Experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawing, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

About Aeropeople:

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Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.

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