Job reference
103833_1785235646
Company Name
Salary
£25000 - £27000 per annum
Location
Dover
Industry sector
Electronics
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
28/07/2026
Closing date
18/08/2026
Job title: Trainee Production Technician
Salary: £25,949 per annum
Location: Dover
Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays!
Role summary:
You will be testing, fault-finding down to component level, repairing and calibrating a variety of electronic products ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Training and development programmes
* Life assurance scheme paid at 2x annual salary
* Employee health care plan via Medicash
* Enhanced pension scheme opportunity
* Complimentary fruit mornings
* Access to a subsidised canteen
* Free onsite parking
* Health and benefits portal
* Eyecare vouchers
* Free flu vaccinations
Key responsibilities would be:
* Fault find, repair, calibrate and test electronic field and bench type equipment.
* Fault find and repair at printed circuit board level, including replacing surface mount components.
* Follow test specifications and safe systems of work, adhering to COSHH and risk assessments.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities and represent Manufacturing in New Product Development teams.
Experience and skills required:
* Education to Level 3 standard (A-level, BTEC or equivalent), in an electronic discipline (or equivalent).
* Previous hands-on experience in a technical or electronics environment.
* Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
* Ability to read and understand schematics, manuals, or circuit diagrams.
* Awareness of engineering/mechanical drawings.
* Ability to follow instructions with excellent attention to detail.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
Next steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
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