Technical Assistant

Location: Staffordshire

Have you recently completed a HNC or HND in Electrical/Mechanical engineering and are looking for the next step in your career? Look no further....

Our client is seeking a dynamic Technical Assistant to join their Project Team, where you'll dive into the world of bespoke designs within the Defence Maritime sector.

You'll be right in the heart of the action, collaborating with senior Engineers across diverse backgrounds, and together, you'll shape remarkable outcomes that leave a lasting impact.

This company is dedicated to ensuring the safety of the world’s navies through the protection of the seas. They excel in collaboration and forming partnerships with their customers to guarantee the success of missions. Their advanced solutions cover a range of revolutionary technologies, such as cutting-edge sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

What you will learn from this role:

• Electrical system design
• CAD (Electrical and mechanical)
• The importance of safe systems and detail
• How products are manufactured
• Mechanical Design

Key Responsibilities:

• Work seamlessly with the engineering and project teams to assist in achieving outstanding results.
• Undertake a range of engineering tasks that support projects and programs, demonstrating adaptability and versatility while under the mentorship of senior engineers including:

• Writing Test Specifications
• Change Management
• Drawing Updates
• Schematic Updates
• Site Work

• Take part in internal and external meetings, putting your ideas forward to shape the future of the business.
• Maintain thorough and organised documentation, following local operating procedures.

Requirements:

• Level 3 engineering qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ) OR completion of engineering apprenticeship, demonstrating a strong engineering background.
• Team player mentality.
• Quick learner, flexible and adaptable engineering approach, ready to tackle diverse challenges.
• Highly organised.
• Hungry to learn from this unique opportunity to support the business and further your own development.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Career progression
• Opportunity to learn and see firsthand engineering