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Electrical Technician

Stansted, Essex

From £26,000 per year + Holidays + Benefits + Early finish on Friday

Are you Electrically biased Technician/Fitter/Engineer looking for a new position where you will receive dedicated training, development and progression?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a multibillion turnover aircraft company, to have dedicated training & development and career options within an industry leading facility. You will work in a specialist team to test, inspect, repair and overhaul components such as emergency power supplies, pyrometers & galley heaters.

Ideally you will be located in a commutable distance to Stansted Airport and come from hands on role within the aerospace/aviation industry.

The Role:

Working within a vibrant, young specialist team you will test, inspect, repair and overhaul aircraft components such as emergency power supplies, heaters.
Dedicated Training & Technical Development
Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 16.30, Friday 08.00 - 15.30 The Person:

Electrical Engineering bias
Prior experience in an engineering/workshop environment
All industry backgrounds encourged to apply however anyone from aviation/aerospace industry is desirable

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The rates advertised are the bracket available for this position. The actual rate paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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