Electrical Technician

We are currently looking for a Electrical Technician

A little about us:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

About the role:

The primary purpose of this role is the installation, repair and refit of electrical components in the UK’s newest Infantry support vehicle - Boxer. The role will be based In Stockport at our brand-new purpose-built facility. Initially the role will require a minimum of 2 weeks training at our parent company in Munich.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake electrical wiring and component installation on military vehicles. Including the integration of systems and sub-systems.

• Problem solving and fault finding of systems and sub-systems and completion of any rectification work.

• The understanding and use of work instructions. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Understanding and adhering to standardised work

• The use of diagnostic software systems to complete initial installation of the vehicle software and diagnose / repair any issues

• Liaising with Procurement/Using SAP, order parts and equipment as necessary to fulfil job requirements

• Liaise with internal departments, supply chain and third party manufacturers on problems to achieve an efficient resolution.

• Complete all documentation and receipts / SAP bookings, including inspection sheets, and apply signatures / operator stamp as appropriate

• Undertake required training in Munich and thereafter in the UK. Support and deliver training to others.

• Ability to complete allocated tasks in a timely manner

• Willing to engage in the Company’s 5’s / housekeeping policy 

• Driving / movement of the Boxer vehicle to required locations on site. Training will be provided.

• Completion of static testing / Execution of acceptance tests

• To comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and identify health and safety hazards prior to the commencement of work.

• To ensure their personal safety and the safety of all other employees is not compromised by their actions and to apply all applicable safety requirements to comply with the regulatory agencies.

• Verification of performance data, reviewing of performance data, Logging and retesting.

• Monitoring of acceptance tests by GQAR.

What we’re looking for:

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or equivalent 

• Level 2 Certificate in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence or equivalent

• Current and valid Driving Licence required

• Willingness to attend 6 months training at our parent Company in Munich

• Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

• IT Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing or equivalent

• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment 

• Experience of using data systems and being able to learn and adapt systems to assist in continuous improvement 

• SAP experience 

• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of MS programmes particularly Microsoft Excel Intermediate level, ability to manipulate spreadsheets.

Why you should join us:

When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

• Competitive salary

• Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

• Half-day Friday

• Life assurance scheme

• Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Additional Holidays & other Long Service rewards

• Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s

• Cycle to work Scheme

• Free on-site car parking

• On-site electric vehicle charging points

We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Manufacturing and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.