Testing Technician - #137661

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!

Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.

If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.

Mission of the position

The Testing Technician is responsible to perform a variety of test on systems, sub-assemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of unit failure, in order to ensure that production objectives are met, whilst sustaining quality in a safe working environment.

Functions And Responsibilities

Tests and measurements:

Prepare the workstation with the tools and test equipment to perform the required tests. During tests, check that the operation of equipment corresponds with the definition reflected in the procedures

Keep and protect dismantled equipment for testing purposes and ensure proper assembly Store and clean the workstation at the end of the activity

Correction of defects:Search for the origin of the defects found during the tests. Resolve problems and/or report to the team leader any defects and/or incidents verify that the solution implemented validates the test.

Documentation:

Write a report at the end of each test to allow delivery If necessary, write a report with the failures and anomalies detected, support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.

Required Professional Experience

NVQ Level 3 / Modern Apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical discipline.

IOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Current First Aid at Work qualification.

Technical and/or practical knowledge valued

Training required

FULL JD AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Competencies

Accepting Responsibility

Delivering High Quality Work

Working Safely

Displaying Technical Expertise

Adapting to Change

Building and Supporting Teams

We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
• Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
• Dedicated Women’s Network
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant