Electrical Technician

Fortescue is hiring an Electrical Technician for their Kidlington, UK location. The role involves supporting the Engineering team with the assembly and maintenance of prototype electrical systems. Responsibilities include developing build processes, maintaining records, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should possess electrical and mechanical knowledge, relevant qualifications, and good communication skills. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with various employee benefits.
• Kidlington
• Full-time
• Permanent
• 40 hours per week

THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Technician to join our Kidlington based Prototype department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

The purpose of the role is to support our Engineering team with assembly and maintenance of prototype and low volume electrical assembly and systems, including trouble shooting.

What You Will Do
• Developing build process and build work instructions.
• Maintaining accurate, traceable build records.
• Ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
• Using computerised systems to maintain build data integrity.
• Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental guidance and regulations.
• Harness assembly including Autosport looms
• HeV wire assembly
• Sensor and instrument calibration
• CAN network checks
• CANalyzer
• Fault finding
• Offsite tests as required

About You
• Electrical & Mechanical technical knowledge & ability.
• Apprenticeship / NVQ / BTEC or Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to use your initiative and respond quickly to problems.
• Flexible working approach.
• Organised, precise and pragmatic approach to working.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of staff and department presentation, as appropriate for a facility visited by potential customers and other VIP’s.

What is in it for you?
• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 30th April 2025