Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship - Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK)

Job Posted: 18 October 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Subject to Experience
• Industries: Apprenticeships Engineering Miscellaneous

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.

We are excited to announce that we are building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and have an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding team. 

As Engineering Technician Apprentice you will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team with the opportunity to gain practical “hands on” experience of what it takes to support and develop a complete product.

The individual will be expected to support the development team with any tasks as required. Although this is predominantly a support role to the main development team. The individual is also expected to provide feedback and suggestions for improvements as appropriate.

As well as proactively seeking support of clarification if they feel any task is beyond their scope or experience currently. At the outset the candidate will be assigned a technical mentor who will provide direction and support and well as assessing your progression and providing appropriate feedback

In addition the candidate should also actively participate and contribute to all engineering processes (e.g Agile Development), as well as the use of defined reporting and planning tools. E.g. Jira, Confluence etc.

Responsbilites

• Test and repair devices, systems and components by following the defined guidelines and procedures.

• Assemble mechanical, electrical and electronic components and sub-assemblies to defined engineering drawings.

• Install, configure and run test programs and software.

• Complete test documents and reports, as per company standards.

• When required, assist the development team in testing and fault finding both new and existing products.

• Orders and replaces parts as required

• Provides suggestions for ways to improve products and equipment.

• Maintains lab areas to a high standard.

• Follows all Health and Safety procedures

Course Information - Level 3 Engineering Technician

• Apprenticeship will be with CECAMM via the Isle of wight College

• Full time - 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday

Salary dependant on experience 

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

At REUK, our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We are on a journey to growth and have lots of opportunities for you to grow as our business continues to grow.

We are passionate about finding likeminded people to join us and we want you to be proud to work at REUK. We believe in rewarding and developing our people and we offer you:

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)
• The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Long Service Rewards
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work
• Discounted Ferry Bookings
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Monthly on-site massages
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Recognition for your work

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years. 

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]