Trainee Hardware Engineer

Starting Salary - TBC - From £12.71 / h - Dependent on experience

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

02/04/2026

Trainee Hardware Engineer Forwessun is a global company which supports the electronics industry with test solutions for circuit board manufacture.

With 50 years' experience Forwessun has an excellent reputation for providing world class products to major electronics companies. A large part of our business is selling refurbished Automated Test Equipment (ATE). We are currently looking to increase our Automated Test Systems team and have opportunities for Electronic / Mechanical Trainee Engineers to support our engineering team.

Job Title

Trainee Hardware Technician Company

Permanent, starting immediately
Hours - 37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Thursday - 08:30 to 17:00 Friday - 08:30 to 14:30)
Starting Salary: TBC - Dependent on experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Keen problem solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Flexibility.
• Awareness of company health and safety requirements.
• A Driving Licence.
• Candidate should be willing to travel to customer sites for installations and servicing when required.

Job Specification: The role will include:

• Assisting the In-Circuit-Test (ICT) hardware department
• Helping to prepare refurbished ICT systems for sale
• Disassembling test systems down to the chassis
• Cleaning, repairing & replacing parts
• Reassembling to a like-new condition
• Diagnosing and repairing faulty PCBA
• Diagnosing and repairing power supplies
• Soldering / De-Soldering
• Installing and servicing ICT systems

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Practical experience with electronics
• Some mechanical experience
• Strong self-organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines

What's on offer:

• 20 days holiday (exclusive of Bank holidays) rising by 1 day extra per year of service (up to 10 extra)
• Pension contribution
• Car parking available
• Newly refurbished offices, located near shops, food outlets and gyms
• Social events
• Progression opportunities
• Early finish Fridays
• We do not operate any shift work and In-house training will be provided.

To apply, please send a cover letter. Visit We can't wait to welcome you to the Forwessun family.

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