Electrical & Mechanical Technician

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.  We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.  

• Install, assemble and integrate electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment within containerised systems and shelters.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and assembly instructions.
• Assemble, route, terminate and test electrical cabling and interconnection harnesses.
• Integrate electronic sub-systems, communications equipment, displays, power distribution equipment and associated hardware.
• Conduct functional testing and assist with fault diagnosis and rectification activities.
• Support the build and preparation of systems for customer demonstrations, exhibitions, trade shows and marketing events.
• Work closely with design engineers, project managers and production teams to ensure installations meet technical requirements and project schedules.
• Maintain installation records and configuration documentation.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, organisation and health & safety are maintained within workshop and integration environments.
• Support system upgrades, modifications and engineering change activities as required.

Relevant engineering qualification such as:

• HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
• City & Guilds Technical Qualification
• Apprenticeship in an Engineering Discipline
• Military technical training

• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve practical engineering challenges.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schematics and technical documentation.
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and basic electrical test equipment.
• Practical fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe and professional work area.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage with engineers, project managers and senior management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between Merthyr Tydfil and Cambridgeshire on an ad hoc basis.

• Understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and power distribution.

• Familiarity with communications, networking or mission system equipment.

• Knowledge of configuration control and engineering change processes.

• Experience working in a high quality production environment relating to mechanical assembly.
• Experience working in a clean-room environment including FOD/ESD practices.
• Previous experience in an Installation Technician, Integration Technician, Electrical Technician, Engineering Technician or similar role.
• Experience wiring and interconnecting electronic and electrical equipment.

• Experience within defence, aerospace, automotive, rail or other regulated engineering sectors.

• Experience of containerised, deployable or military systems.

• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Practical and hands-on in their approach.
• Organised, methodical and detail-oriented.
• Professional in dealings with colleagues, management and customers.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple projects.
• Willing to travel as required to support project and demonstration activities.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and workplace organisation.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive