Trainee / Apprentice Test and Development Technician

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2QY 
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am-5pm 

Benefits:

• Permanent position (full time)
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays, extra days holiday per 5 years up to 5 days
• Employer contributed pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Progression & development opportunities
• Training provided
• On-site parking 
• Friendly environment in a family run business. 

About us:

Surelock McGill Ltd has been designing, manufacturing and installing high performance door locking & bolting systems for over 50 years. 

As leaders in the field, securing the people who secure the country, we continue to see tremendous growth and we continue to expand our business. 

We have dozens of employees who have been with the company 25+ years and we’re looking for experienced and passionate individuals to join our team. 

We are based in Wokingham, Berkshire with roles available at our head office and others based around the country.

Job Purpose: 

An exciting position has become available for a full time Trainee Test and Development Technician to join a friendly team mostly based in Wokingham. Occasionally visits to the offices in Bedford, Manchester and other sites will be required. 

Apprenticeships in conjunction with a college for Level 3 Engineering Technician or Level 2 Engineering Operative will be considered, and working hours may be adapted to suit college days. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Learning to setting up test rigs and conducting destructive and non-destructive testing such as cycle tests, release forces, abuse, and any other adhoc testing
• Learning use of pneumatics and control equipment
• Learning to assemble and install locks for test
• Assisting with maintaining test lab, equipment and calibration
• Learning to work in accordance with test standards and quality procedures
• Assisting with design of test equipment and test methods
• Writing up testing reports
• Feedback test results to the design and production teams to assist product research, design and development
• Plus, any other tasks applicable to your role and experience as requested by Managers/Director

Role Requirements 

• Enthusiasm and aptitude for engineering 
• Willingness to learn
• Keen to develop practical skills
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office
• Organized & tidy with good attention to detail
• Proactive, driven and dynamic with a can-do attitude. 
• Good communication, flexibility and a team player.

We are an Equal Opportunity Company

No Agencies Please.