Senior Test Technician
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Requirements
- Strong mechanical and electrical fitting skills with a consistently high standard of workmanship
- Good working knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems
- Experience in wiring harness build techniques, including crimping and soldering
- Experience building and wiring electrical control cabinets
- Experience working with dynamometers (dynos) and prototype test rigs
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work to challenging deadlines without compromising quality or safety
- A flexible, proactive mindset and willingness to support multiple teams across the business
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
- Recognised trade apprenticeship with a Level 3 qualification (Advanced Apprenticeship, NVQ, National Diploma) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within the aerospace industry (commercial aircraft or military equivalent advantageous)
- Relevant commercial aircraft apprenticeship or military equivalent desirable
- Full UK driving licence
- What can you expect from us?
- We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.
- Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.
Responsibilities
- Build and fit mechanical and electrical components in accordance with engineering drawings and build plans
- Assemble, test, commission, and maintain sub-assemblies and complete rig systems, including low- and high-voltage electrical and mechanical systems
- Support powertrain rig testing activities, including preparation and troubleshooting
- Build and wire electrical control cabinets and harness assemblies
- Ensure all build, commissioning, and maintenance documentation is completed accurately and maintained to a high standard
- Maintain exceptional standards of tool control, workshop organisation, and FOD prevention across assembly areas, labs, and machine rooms
- Apply best practice Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and proactively suggest improvements to procedures
Benefits
- Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
- 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
- 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
- Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
- Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
- Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance
- Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
- Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
- Breakfast on us, every day
- We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.
- Disclaimer Statement
- We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.
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