Test Technician - Manufacturing Engineering - Bolton

Bauer Media Outdoor UK is one of the leading Out of Home media owners, with more than 33,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 650 people work in 14 locations across the country, creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK.

Bauer Media Outdoor Technic are a world leader in outdoor digital signage solutions and delivering digital intelligence. A total service is provided across the UK and Europe from hardware development and manufacturing to customer back-end services.

Our Remote Device Management (RDM ) software delivers real-time performance data across our entire screen network, giving customers 24-hour insight and confidence in the consistent delivery of high-quality out-of-home content. Our technology spans environmental monitoring, telecoms and wireless infrastructure, and city information platforms.

About the role

This role sits within the Manufacturing Engineering team, with a primary focus on manufacturing test support for new indoor digital products. Working alongside the resident Test Engineer and reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a key part in helping bring new products to market efficiently and reliably.

You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, suppliers and customers, supporting everything from test hardware and fault analysis through to documentation and continuous improvement.

This is a four-day working week role - you will work Monday to Thursday and be paid for five days.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line manufacturing test support across PCBAs, sub-assemblies, modules and final assemblies
• Support the introduction of new products by developing new test solutions
• Act as a key member of the NPI team, contributing to indoor digital product introductions
• Implement product change control processes
• Assist with test equipment maintenance, PPM schedules and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support legacy software tools and databases
• Carry out electronic and test fault analysis, identifying trends and prioritising corrective actions
• Identify test escapes and implement appropriate fixes
• Write and maintain SOPs to support product test and configuration

About you

We welcome applications from candidates with a background in a similar technician or technical support role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. We value transferable skills and a willingness to learn just as highly as direct experience.

Essential

• Experience with electronic test equipment and diagnostics
• Solid understanding of electronic principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, methodical approach to problem solving
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience with electronics CAD systems

Desirable

• Background in a manufacturing environment
• Coding skills or experience with scripting tools
• Experience with mechanical CAD systems

What is in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Bonus scheme based on company and individual targets
• Standard workplace pension - matched at 5%
• Healthcare Cash Plan and peripheral benefits
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Free parking with electric charging points
• Social events and activities

At Bauer Media Outdoor, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media, we'd love to hear from you.

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