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Date Added: Sat 30/08/2025

Electrical Technician

Coventry, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

Job Title: Electrical/Electronic Component TechnicianLocation: United KingdomContract Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Competitive (based on experience)Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 

Job Purpose

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a skilled technician to assess, repair, and test electrical and electronic automotive components. This role involves working to internal procedures, original equipment specifications, and defence standards where applicable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess returned electrical/electronic products and determine feasibility for repair
  • Dismantle and rebuild units to required standards
  • Perform component-level fault finding, PCB rework, and repair
  • Evaluate parts availability and commercial viability of repairs
  • Complete accurate job cards and bill of materials documentation
  • Test components and assemblies to OEM specifications
  • Report faults and non-conformances to the Workshop Supervisor
  • Maintain high-quality workmanship in line with production schedules
  • Comply with health & safety, quality, and workshop procedures
  • Support wider workshop activities and ad-hoc tasks as needed
Requirements

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

  • Proven experience in electronic fault finding to component level
  • Strong PCB rework skills including soldering and repair techniques
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and circuit diagrams
  • Logical problem-solving approach and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with workshop best practices and quality standards
  • Competence in Microsoft Excel and Word (or willingness to learn)

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Good organisational ability and multitasking capability
  • Positive, proactive mindset and eagerness to learn

Qualifications (Preferred):

  • HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
  • Previous experience in automotive, defence, or related sectors
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