PCB Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship (Lancing) Devizes, England
Job description
Overview
Due to significant growth and expansion to our existing business the above individual is sought by NCAB Group UK based at our offices at Lancing West Sussex within the Engineering Department. The individual will report to the Engineering Manager.
During the entry level apprenticeship you will gain workplace knowledge and skills by working directly with experienced mentors who guide your development.
NCAB Group is one of the leading PCB suppliers in Europe. The company was founded in 1993 and has companies in 15 countries; Europe, China and the USA, with a turnover of 440 MEUR. Our products are mainly manufactured in China & European sites where we have an organisation for strategic purchase and Factory Management, focusing on quality control and continuous development of our factories.
At NCAB Group, it is the people that make us unique. We work according to our values Quality First, Strong Relationships and Full responsibility. We encourage employee empowerment and initiatives. We also have a high employee engagement and are proud to be Employer of the year of the award Powered by People 2022 plus Investors In People (Gold Standard).
Job Description
Role & Responsibilities:
- You will experience of working with Gerber data and PCB manufacturing
- You will experience a solid experience of PCB Based CAM software ie.Valor Genesis 2000 / CAM 350 & with the ability to read complex drawings and validate customer specifications.
- You will be responsible for liaising with customers understanding their PCB requirements.
- You will be responsible for advising customers on their requirements, finalising PCB specifications and design and sending them to manufacture.
- Liaising with customers
- Advising on PCB specifications and design
- Advise customers on their needs and offer full service eg. Cost cutting etc.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
- Strong commercial awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Strength In Math & English
- Sales experience an advantage particularly within the PCB sector
- Experience of working within a team
- Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
- Work scheduling experience preferred.
- Highly motivated with excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Company systems and procedures.
- Computer literate.
Key Skills & Behaviours:
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- The ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Good business sense
- Good interpersonal skills for building relationships with customers and potential buyers as well as colleagues at all levels
- The ability to understand customers and suppliers' needs as well as their business models
- The ability to plan and priorities your own work and assist other people
- Remain calm under pressure
- Decision-making ability
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
Job offers:
- £18,000 annual salary
- Free parking
- Pension – the company shall pay pension contributions at a rate of 5% of the gross basic salary as referred to in Clause 6.1 of the employment contract. (To be issued on agreement 3 months after the start date and confirmation of termination from previous employment). (Min 4% employee contribution)
- 25 days holiday plus statutory leave days
- Working hours:
o Monday to Friday 8.00am – 16.30pm
To apply
If you are a competent individual and would like to take on a challenging role within a fast paced Company – please contact Ann Harwood on 01380 736146 or e-mail [email protected] - Business Support Director or [email protected] – HR Manager for further information.
NCAB Group Kestrel
8 Commerce Way, Lancing Business Park, Lancing
West Sussex, BN15 8TQ, United Kingdom
Tele: 01380 736146 / Fax: 01380 736141
