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Electronic Technician - MRO
Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Limited
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Posted Oct 22
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Tewkesbury - Gloucestershire, UK | Full-time | 37 hours per week | No shift work * Monday to Thursday: 8 hours per day * Friday: 5 hours We can also consider flexibility around start and finish times to accommodate individual circumstances, while maintaining the contracted 37 hours per week. About Ontic Tewkesbury Tewkesbury represents an exciting new chapter in Ontic's global MRO journey. Our purpose-built 55,000 sq ft facility in Gloucestershire is our European MRO hub and one of Ontic's dedicated MRO Centers of Excellence. We're building a team focused on delivering high-quality, OEM-backed repair capability with the consistency and turnaround our customers depend on. That makes Tewkesbury a particularly exciting place to join Ontic: you'll have the opportunity to help shape a growing operation, influence how we work and be part of building something for the future. If you enjoy change, growth and the opportunity to make a visible impact, you'll find plenty of opportunity here. The opportunity We're looking for an Electronic Technician - MRO to join our growing team at our Tewkesbury facility, supporting the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aerospace components. You'll play an important role in ensuring components are repaired, tested and maintained to the required standards, helping to keep aircraft operating safely and reliably. This is a hands-on opportunity where you'll apply your electronics knowledge, fault-finding abilities and attention to detail to diagnose, repair and test electronic components. Whether you already have practical component-level fault-finding experience or bring strong theoretical electronics knowledge, we're interested in the skills and potential you can bring to the team. As part of our growing Tewkesbury operation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise and be part of a team focused on delivering high-quality repair and overhaul services. What you'll be doing * Carrying out maintenance, repair and overhaul activities on electronic components and assemblies in line with customer instructions. * Performing electronic testing and fault diagnosis down to component level to identify faults and support effective repairs. * Following detailed engineering drawings, technical instructions and specifications to complete work accurately. * Using appropriate test equipment and procedures to verify component functionality and ensure products meet the required specifications. * Carrying out soldering activities, including through-hole and surface-mount soldering, in line with relevant standards. * Accurately recording test results and maintaining technical documentation. * Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines, achieve targets and maintain high standards of quality. What you'll bring * Experience in an electronic fault-finding role, with the ability to fault find down to component level; alternatively, strong theoretical electronics knowledge will also be considered. * A recognised vocational qualification in electronics engineering equivalent to HNC level, a relevant Level 3 engineering apprenticeship, or time-served experience. * An understanding of the principles and theory of electronics and mechanics within an engineering environment. * The ability to work with detailed engineering drawings and technical records. * Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines and meet targets. * A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to work under pressure. * Confident communication skills and an enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working as part of a team. Desirable: Previous aerospace or aviation experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. We also welcome transferable experience from electronic assembly, testing, maintenance and repair environments. Why Ontic? At Ontic, we're specialists in keeping critical aircraft flying. Our work supports civil and military aviation around the world, giving established aircraft products the long-term support they need to remain safe, reliable and available. But it's our people who make that possible. We're a growing, global team where you're trusted to take ownership, encouraged to challenge how things have always been done and supported to develop your career as our business grows. We believe in embracing the challenge - working together to solve complex problems and create opportunities for our customers, our business and each other. Benefits at Ontic At Ontic, we're committed to supporting our people to thrive - at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, development and financial security, while giving everyone the opportunity to share in our success. * Goal Share bonus program - everyone at Ontic is automatically enrolled, giving us all the opportunity to share in our success * Paid volunteering time - giving you time to support a cause or community that matters to you * 24/7 wellbeing support - confidential support available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Employee discounts - access to discounts and offers across a range of retailers and services * Learning and development - opportunities to build your skills, develop your career and grow with Ontic * Employee referral program - rewarding you for introducing great people to Team Ontic * Up to 29 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays Ready to embrace the challenge? If this sounds like the kind of opportunity where you could make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and see where a career with Team Ontic could take you. We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.