Job Overview
Engineer Technician (with Degree sponsorship) - Full-time, South Wales, UK
£30-35K salary PLUS a 100% funded degree worth up to £30K (no student fees)
We are seeking an experienced and part-qualified Engineering Technician familiar with Electrical and Electronics to join our dynamic engineering manufacturing team in Cardiff. Maybe of interest to an electronics engineer apprentice looking for progression.
This in-person, paid position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a few years' practical engineering experience, who is part-qualified up to BTEC Level 3 or HNC/HND level looking for a career opportunity in South Wales with a global company who will sponsor them* to fully qualify with a BEng Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEng) part time day release (fully funded).
The role involves supporting various engineering projects, gaining practical experience in analysis, electronics and system optimisation, and contributing to innovative product development initiatives.
Duties
- Participate in Continuous Improvement training, learning to apply Lean tools such as root cause analysis and 5S to help improve quality and performance and support a continuous improvement culture through offering suggestions, validating and implementing the improvements.
- Collaborate with senior engineers on system engineering tasks, including system integration and optimisation.
- Maintain and help develop production data dashboards.
- Duties may vary depending on the needs of the organisation.
- Further DetailsQualifications
Essential
- 5 years practical experience within an electronics manufacturer
- Min of 2 A-levels including Maths or a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering or HNC/HND and relevant electronics engineering
- Min of 5 GCSEs grade A to C
- Must have practical experience working in the electronics industry with soldering skills,wiring, understanding electronic schematics and validation skills. Requires practical electronics, soldering, wiring, understanding electronic schematics and validation skills.
- Requires practical electronics prototype, build and electronics test skills (able to assemble PCBs)
- An understanding of Lean continuous improvement useful.
- Employer was independently nominated a 'Great Place to work'prototype, build and electronics test skills (able to assemble PCBs)
- An understanding of Lean continuous improvement useful.
- Employer was independently nominated a 'Great Place to work'Looking for career development and degree sponsorship
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication skills, practical, flexible attitude, and ability to take on a variety of tasks.
- Able to read electronics circuit diagrams.
- Good IT skills with ability to learn and develop as new IT systems are introduced as data analytics evolves.
- Good Written and Verbal communications skills
- Awareness of Health and Safety Requirements
- Able to read and understand electronic schematics.
Desirable
- IPC Standards Familiarity·
- Mechanical assembly experience·
- Able to perform basic mechanical tests.
- Experience in an electronics product manufacturing environment.
- Any industry relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Familiarity with CAD software helpful.
- Basic programming knowledge helpfulUseful InformationThis position provides a valuable platform for ambitious engineers to study one day a week to gain a BEng degree level qualification (fully funded with no student loans to pay off) and practical electronics career experience (4 days a week) within a growing international business, while contributing to client projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment based in South Wales.
- Any job offer will be subject to meeting university entry requirements and successful enrolment on the BEng Electrical & Electronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with UWTSD
- This is not a UK Visa sponsorship role. International students need not apply.
- This is not a role for recent graduates
- A full, clean, UK driving licence is required along with the ability to drive to university 1 day per week to SA1, Swansea· Must be able to commence employment by September 2026
- Shortlisting will take place in July and Interviews will be held in August, subject to availability of the management team
- For further details about this role, contact Vivienne Compton, MA(Ed), BA(Hons) via email at [email protected]. If you would like a call please include your telephone number and availability.
- To apply direct, please email an up-to-date CV detailing your most recent experience (including employer location), all your qualifications (including GCSE level), the academic institutions attended, and interests.
- Send your cv with a covering email explaining why this role is of interest and why you feel you are the best suited.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Engineering: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
