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Engineering Apprentice The Army - United Kingdom From £26,334 a year Want to get paid to learn skills for life? As a full-time soldier, entry-level Engineering role, youll: • Keep the Armys equipment working and ready to use, • Build bridges, repair roads, and rebuild infrastructure across the world, • Study for advanced trade qualifications in plumbing and electrical engineering To qualify, you must be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months and pass a basic fitness test. Set yourself up for life. During your initial training, youll earn £18,687, after which your salary will rise to £23,496. Youll also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. From your very first day of training with us, youll be gaining transferrable skills skills that could set you up for life. You dont need to know how to do the job before you get here, because well give you all the entry-level training you need. Plus, youll get to travel the world, taking part in the Armys adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love. Get skills, get qualified, get confident. You Belong Here. JBRP1_UKTJ

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Inspection & Test Technician to support our radar and sensors activities at our Fareham office. Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab's portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As an Inspection & Test Technician you will work in the Production department as part of the Test & Inspection team. Duties will be (but not limited to) inspecting produced items and units and testing units and the G1X Radar. Whilst the role is based in Fareham there may be opportunities for trips to Sweden for training and knowledge transfer. Key responsibilities include: • Support Inspection & Test Team Leader by being proactive to achieve production goals, • Ensure any soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard in line with company standards and procedures. Test functionality of produced units and sub-assemblies, • Help and support others with training when possible, by passing on knowledge and skills., • Understand and interpret electrical drawings., • Follow documented processes and record results, • Carry out any other duties as detailed by the team leader or Production Supervisor. Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role., • Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times, • Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines., • Test radar systems, including conducting thorough inspections and performance evaluations to ensure they meet required specifications., • Troubleshoot radar systems by identifying and resolving technical issues, performing diagnostic tests, and implementing corrective actions., • Be familiar with use of standard test and measurement equipment used in either a communications, radar or electronic warfare systems environment, • Enjoy working and developing in a team, • Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well, • Good technical communication skills, • Computer literate, • Capable of good time management, • During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship, • Experienced in the use of multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum and Network Analysers with a knowledge of both analogue and digital systems., • Good knowledge of electrical and electronic components and principles., • Capable of inspecting to IPC class 3 standard, • Have a background in inspection, testing and measurement (3-5 years minimum), • As a person you are positive, social, result oriented and a team player., • Proficiency in documenting procedures, findings, and recommendations.

Trainee Medical Technician The Army - United Kingdom From £25,200 a year Want a different kind of action? Weve got hundreds of roles. You Belong Here. As a full-time, entry-level Combat Medical Technician and Soldier in the British Army, youll: • Save lives on the front line, • Provide medical training and education to the Army, • Help with medical evacuations in hostile conditions Set yourself up for life. During your initial training, youll earn £25,200. If you set your mind to it, you could reach Corporal within 5 years, earning £37,861. Youll also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. From your very first day of training with us, youll be gaining transferrable skills skills that could set you up for life. You dont need to know how to do the job before you get here, because well give you all the entry-level training you need. Plus, youll get to travel the world, taking part in the Armys adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love. You Belong Here Apply Now JBRP1_UKTJ

Mechanical Technician Colchester - 3 month Temporary Full time - Monday-Friday Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am -4:00pm £25-35ph + Holiday, Pension, Adecco Benefits Are you a hands‑on Mechanical Technician with a passion for innovation and precision engineering? Join our clients R&D Centre, where you'll play a vital role in developing cutting‑edge X‑Ray inspection and Bond Test equipment used globally in advanced manufacturing About the Role As a key member of our Technical team, you'll support the design, development, testing and introduction of new products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering, prototyping, and solving real-world mechanical challenges. You'll work closely with mechanical, electrical and software engineers - turning concepts into reality through test rigs, prototypes, and hands-on component modification. You'll be based in our state-of-the-art R&D facility in Colchester within an office and manufacturing setting. What You'll Be Doing Building and using test rigs to prove design concepts. Assembling, testing, and developing prototype equipment. Modifying mechanical components during design validation. Maintaining accurate records of design changes and test results. Working with BOMs and assembly drawings to ensure design intent is met. Kitting and managing new component parts for prototype builds. Supporting production teams during product handover and training. Operating workshop tools (lathe, mill, grinders, etc). Meeting project deadlines and working to agreed timescales. Producing sketches and writing technical reports. Supporting released products both in-house and in the field.Additional Aspects of the Role Working in a cleanroom environment (PPE provided). Engaging with suppliers and external partners. Carrying out system safety checks. Working with ionising radiation and occasionally in confined spaces. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working area.What We're Looking For Essential City & Guilds, ONC, apprenticeship or equivalent in a relevant mechanical discipline. 2+ years' experience in a similar practical technician role. Confident using workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines, etc). Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Able to work independently and solve unexpected problems. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, decisive, and able to work under pressure.Desirable Understanding of pneumatic and electrical principles. Experience in a similar R&D environment (3+ years). CAD experience.Why work for Adecco? Candidate of the month incentives Boost rewards - discount vouchers and collect points to spend! Support programmes Eye Care vouchers Competitive pension schemeWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Production Test Engineer | Electronics | Colchester | Up to £34,000 | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays We are recruiting an Electronics Production Test Engineer to join a well-established engineering manufacturer in Colchester. This is a hands-on role focused on testing electronic hardware, including PCB assemblies (PCBAs), embedded systems, and finished products within a production environment. You will work closely with R&D, production, and quality teams to validate products, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement. Please note: this role involves electronic hardware testing and is not a software QA or automation testing position. The Role Key responsibilities include: Executing formal test procedures on PCBAs and electronic assemblies Component-level fault finding, diagnosis, and repair Producing fault reports to support product improvement Maintaining test records in line with ISO 9001 procedures Creating and operating Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Supporting new product introduction and validation Collaborating with R&D, production, and quality teams to resolve technical issues What We're Looking For HNC / HND / ONC in Electronic or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Experience in electronic test within manufacturing or R&D Strong fault-finding skills to component level Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and electronic test equipment Experience with PCBAs and electronic assemblies Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IPC standards Desirable: RF or microwave testing experience Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) What's On Offer Salary up to £34,000 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension and life assurance Ongoing training and development Opportunities for career progression This role would suit someone currently working as an Electronic Test Engineer, Production Test Engineer, Electronics Technician, or RF Test Engineer

Astute's Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we're actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we're looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and you'd also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you're a Solar Technician, Solar Electrician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth. Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role Reporting to the Regional Team Leader you will: Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site Daily reports on the work carried out on site Fault finding on both AC and DC systems Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result Occasional working and staying away Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale Level 3 electrical qualifications 2391 test and inspection HV AP is desirable Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment Personal skills The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is: Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience Company bonus up to 12.5% Vehicle and fuel car Private healthcare Life insurance worth up to £200,000 Phone, laptop and equipment provided Flexible workingAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Avionics Test TechnicianLocation: Farnborough, UK (full-time, on-site) Clearance: BPSS (arranged by AALTO) Pay: £23.

Overview We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Electrical and Electronic Test Technician to join our team. This role focuses on testing HVAC control panels and ensuring their quality, functionality, and compliance with industry standards.

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, the primary objective of the Test Technician is to manage the testing of all cable harnesses to customer requirement, highlight errors and ensure correction. Experienced Test Technician / Solderer required for Global Manufacturer based at their site in Truro.

T&K Associates are currently recruiting for a Test Technician to join our client based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch on a temporary to permanent basis. Test Technician Job Details & Benefits;£12. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a friendly Company in the testing department that has expand

This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the heart of production.

Test & Validation TechnicianMy client who work within the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Test & Validation Technician to join their team. Key Details: Test & Validation Technician Monday to Thursday 07:30 16:30 & Friday 07:30 12:30.

Test TechnicianFull Time Permanent£28,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE) ReeVR Talent are looking for a skilled Test Technician to support the testing and inspection of Mechanical and Electrical products. The role of Test Technician involves carrying out mechanical and electrical testing, recording ins

HCI Systems, established in 2012 and now part of the Prodrive group of companies, is one of the leading providers of high-quality electrical wiring solutions.Supporting customers in various sectors from Marine, Defence, AgriTech to a core business around Motorsport & Automotive, supplying multiple h

Test Technician - ElectronicsAre you a Test Technician with hands-on experience testing electronic or power-based systems, looking to work with high-power, cutting-edge technology?Our client, a global leader in green energy technology, is expanding their specialist R&D and test team in Glasgow, Scot

Avionic Test Technician – Farnborough Morson Edge is looking for an Avionics Test Technician to support the verification and validation of avionics systems for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft. This is a hands-on role focused on test execution, fault finding, and close collaboratio

Location:South Coast, UK (commutable from Southampton / Portsmouth area)Salary:Competitive + excellent benefitsThe Company:A globally recognised engineering and testing organisation specialising in product certification and compliance.

Fridays - Onsite parking 26 days holiday plus bank holidaysTest and RepairTechnician purpose: To test, fault find and repair customers products in line with internal test procedures and specifications in a timely manner, Including system setups a. Test and RepairTechnician Woking area up to £35,000

Test Technician Location: High Wycombe Salary: £29,000 – £35,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent A well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in High Wycombe is looking to recruit a Test Technician to join its quality and production team. This role focuses on the mechanical and

Electronic Test TechnicianGloucester PermanentUp to £38,000 (Plus shift allowance)Electronic Test Technician required by growing engineering company, based in Gloucester. The successful Electronic Test Technician will be responsible for test and component level repair of electronic products to stri

Test Technician6 Month ContractGlenrothesBPSS clearance - SC requiredn your role as a Test Technician you will enjoy:A meaningful mission: Work on a range of critical products essential to the success of commercial & military applications.

A synthetic fuel technology firm in London is seeking an Engineering Technician to enhance their build pace and support engineering teams. The successful candidate will work on designing and executing tests for engineering validations, while also ensuring workshop organization and tool maintenance.

A global leader in electronics manufacturing is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer for a permanent role in the United Kingdom. The role involves using various test equipment and hand tools.

A specialist engineering recruiter is seeking a skilled Test Technician for a rapidly growing company in the EV sector located in Silverstone. The ideal candidate should have previous testing experience, preferably in automotive or EV fields, and be eager to learn and grow within the company. Opport

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hydraulic / Pneumatic Test Technician to join their operations team. This role involves testing and diagnosing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards.

A leading recruitment agency in Colchester is looking for a Mechanical Technician for a 3-month temporary position.

You will be working closely with the test engineering team for wiring and optimising sensors and other test equipment for specific requirements for aerodynamic testing. A client of ours within the aerospace industry is looking to expand their team due to increased demand for their stat-of-the-art te

A global technology company in England is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to conduct thorough testing and assembly of RF and microwave technologies.

A leading recruiting company in the UK is seeking a Test Technician to join their team in Luton. This long-term position offers responsibilities such as testing and resolving production unit failures.

We’re looking for a hands-on Electronics Test Technician with proven testing and assembly experience, gained through an apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent. What TUALCOM looks for in an Electronics Test Technician. You’ll have strong knowledge of electronic, RF, and microwave technologies, be

A global testing solutions company in Bedford is seeking a Battery Test Technician to conduct vital safety and durability tests on battery systems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for electrification and experience in a high-voltage battery testing environment.

Are you experienced working in an Engineering Testing or R&D environment looking for a highly autonomous role where you will be invested in with full training within a specialist industry, playing a vital role in the development of a brand new State-of-the-art testing facility, where you will gain f

A global elevator and escalator company is seeking a qualified Technician for the Major Projects team in London. The role involves testing and commissioning complex lift systems, managing team activities, and providing technical support.

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an RF Technician to support aircraft equipment testing. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in RF/Electronics and be proficient with RF test equipment like Spectrum Analysers. The role involves diagnosing issues, carrying out RF

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician to work closely with the test engineering team on mechanical assemblies for aerodynamic testing.

A growing electronics manufacturing business seeks a Test Technician in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The role involves testing and ensuring quality of electronic assemblies, with an emphasis on attention to detail and fault-finding skills. Applicants should have an ONC in Electronics, experience in med

A global life-science equipment manufacturer based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production & Repairs Technician. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for assembling and testing specialized lab instruments while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a skilled RF Technician to support aircraft equipment testing. This hands-on role involves diagnosing issues and conducting RF tests using specialized equipment.

Instrumentation / Flight Test Technician. We are seeking a person who is flexible, diligent, technically motivated and committed to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction to perform sensor application, testing and other related tasks for gas turbine engines and similar hardware, in an effi

A leading organisation in the defence industry is looking for a Test Technician. This role involves performing visual and functional checks on electronic units, documenting test processes, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates must have over 3 years of experience, ideally in sensitive

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Test Technician in Greater London. This role offers opportunities for significant progression to Head of Testing within a new state-of-the-art facility. Candidates should have experience in testing or R&D environments, and those from HVAC backgrounds are wel

Championing test processes including pre‑test assessments to ensure test readiness covering technical, operational and safety considerations. As part of our current high‑growth phase, we are looking for a Senior Test & Verification Technician to join the team to support the development of Evolit

A global leader within Electronics Manufacturing is urgently recruiting for an Avionics Test Engineer on a permanent basis. Use various types of test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Multi-meters.

A leading defense technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Rigs Engineering Technician responsible for assisting in the design and delivery of test platforms. The role involves planning and operating test facilities and requires expertise in electrical installations and test equipment.

A leading supplier of high voltage power solutions is seeking a Test Technician in West Sussex, UK. The role involves testing high voltage power supplies and ensuring they meet safety and performance standards. You will be responsible for executing tests, completing documentation, and supporting man