Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician Bedford Salary £30-40,000 plus 3.2% shift premium Full time – Permanent – Monday to Friday rotating shifts 0600-1400, 1400-2200 Our client is a well-established and global supplier of reliable high quality electronic components and solutions and have a great reputation as a leading manufacturer based in Bedford. Purpose of Job: To provide and manage processes that support many of the functions which are the responsibility of the Equiptment Engineering/Facilities group. Principal Accountabilities: Optimisation of equipment availability by way of reactive attendance to unscheduled lost time, preventative maintenance, upgrades and projects Involvement in improvement projects and their implementation planning. Operating within a multi-shift, multi-skilled team environment sharing knowledge gained. Recording all actions onto provided systems for ensuring traceability and historical analysis. Calibration of all equipment Education Essential HNC / HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Apprenticeship or similar training Desirable Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Job Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of employment in a similar environment or a placement where similar skills are in use. Ability to read electrical circuit diagrams Desirable Experience of actively participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives. Proven experience in a manufacturing environment. Special Aptitudes/Skills Essential Flexible approach to work and multi-tasking as required. Good communication skills and IT literate. Ability to liaise with and sometimes negotiate with external suppliers. Basic PC knowledge e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook Desirable Circuit board component level fault finding Demonstrate good mechanical engineering understanding Other Requirements: Essential Ability to work effectively in a team. Clean driving licence. Willing to work swing shift pattern 6-2 / 2-10 37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday Possible call in rota at weekends Desirable Experience of working shifts. Working in a “Cleanroom” environment In the first instance please email your CV to if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch on . Please note, if you do not receive a response within 5 days of CV submission, your CV has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please check out our Privacy Notice to bring you up to speed with your rights over your data And GDPR: Privacy Notice Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck 1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business. Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck 1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.