Electronics Test Technician

Electronic Test & Repair Technician

Southend-on-Sea | £35,000 – £37,000

We’re looking for a hands-on Electronic Test & Repair Technician to join a growing manufacturing team. If you enjoy fault-finding, repairing electronics to component level, and working with high-quality audio products, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Test and inspect board-level audio products to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair electronic faults down to component level.
• Repair and rework PCBs, including:
• Through-Hole and SMD components
• Single-sided and plated-through-hole (PTH) boards
• Hand soldering, hot air rework, and track repairs
• Support production teams with technical troubleshooting when required.
• Carry out electrical testing on products and components using established procedures.
• Assist with developing and maintaining testing methods alongside Quality and Design teams.
• Accurately complete production and testing documentation.
• Help drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively to achieve production targets while maintaining excellent housekeeping and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong electronics knowledge, particularly:
• Analogue electronics
• Digital electronics
• Mains power supplies
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an engineering, electronics, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience fault-finding and repairing electronic assemblies to component level.
• Competent using:
• Ability to read and follow manufacturing drawings, test procedures, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

You will hold either:

• A Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (ONC, BTEC National Diploma, C&G/EAL Technical Diploma), or
• A relevant Level 3 NVQ or Apprenticeship with equivalent industry experience, or
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience equivalent to Level 3 standards.

About You

• A practical problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to support other departments when needed.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing your workload to meet deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 – £37,000
• Training on products, processes, and specialist equipment.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality electronic and audio products.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Interested? We’d love to hear from technicians who take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy solving complex electronic challenges.

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