Electrical Technician

Recruitment Researcher for Defence Engineering Contractors at The Thrive Team

Newcastle upon Tyne

Competitive remuneration package offered. Salary negotiable and dependent on experience.

We’re looking for a hands‑on technician with strong electrical and electronic skills to assemble, test, and troubleshoot cutting‑edge products and control systems. Reporting to the Principal Engineer – Electrical, you’ll play a key role in developing reliable, high‑quality solutions for our customers.

• Assemble and test electronic, electrical, and electro‑mechanical products.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Support prototype builds, commissioning, and trials.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in electrical/electronic assembly and fault-finding.
• Ability to read schematics and cable harness drawings.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.

Desirable: IPC‑610/620 certification, CAD experience (E3, Altium, Inventor), PLC knowledge (CODESYS), and stock management systems.

• Work on innovative products and technologies.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team.
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.