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TUV SUD are looking for a Shift Technician to join our team following continued business growth! Working as part of a team of technical technicians and engineers, the Shift Technicians will perform RF (Radio Frequency) testing within our brand-new state of the art test facility.

This role will require the successful candidate to contribute to a rotating shift pattern to cover the demand for 24/7 testing. The shift pattern will involve rotating across two shifts (10am-10pm or 10pm-10am) on a 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off basis.

Initial training will be delivered on a shift pattern of Monday-Friday, 37 hours per hour, 8:30am-5:00pm before transferring to the shift rotation after training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Being part of a team delivering test services as part of a 24-hour, 7 day shift pattern, undertaking RF test in accordance with harmonised test standards (the most common being ETSI and FCC), or customer specific test plans, within the RF test facilities at Octagon House.

Control and monitor the test equipment calibration status during testing.

Working with customers during attended testing.

Close liaison with the Project Manager to ensure work is carried out accurately and within the agreed timescales.

Accurate recording of results following company quality procedures and providing clear, concise communication at end of shifts.

Your qualifications

Essential Criteria:

Educated to NVQ level 3 in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or have hands on practical experience in an engineering environment

Experience with RF test equipment like spectrum analysers or Oscilloscopes.

Motivated and enthusiastic.

Have a good understanding of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Conscientious with good interpersonal and customer skills and commercial awareness.

Have proven ability of documenting results accurately.

Willing to work as part of a team on 24 hour / 7 day shifts performing radiated RF testing using automated test scripts.

Are able to access the site independently as public transport will not always be available due to shift patterns.

Additional Information

Salary: This role offers a salary of £26,000 per annum during initial training (expected to last up to 3 months). On completion of training you will transfer to a rotational shift pattern and an additional 20% shift uplift will be added to salary (at a minimum). There are also additional opportunities for paid overtime.

Please note: Candidates will be required to demonstrate existing right to work in the UK - we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.