Electronic and Electrical Repair Technician

York, Yorkshire
Gear 4 Music
Who we are Launched in 2003, we’re a vibrant and fast-growing Company with a passion for music. We really care about our people and want them to grow with us in an open and supportive environment.We are a diverse team of over 500 people located in 5 different countries, across a wide range of different focus areas including marketing, logistics, technology, and customer service. Our Reverse Logistics operation is based within our impressive Clifton Moor distribution facility serving customers throughout the UK and mainland Europe. We have a brand-new opening for an experienced Audio Electronics Repair Engineer to join our existing repairs team here at Gear4music. As the business grows, so does the demand for specialist repair work across our product offering, particularly on the Audio/Electronics side. We are looking for a commercially minded, passionate professional to assist in developing this area of our business further as we continue to grow our business internationally Who you are This position is for an experienced Audio Electronics Repair Engineer. You will have extensive, working knowledge of, and experience with Electronic Audio equipment and instruments.We’re looking for somebody who’s confident in their abilities to identify electronic components. As part of our interview process, we will be looking to conduct a practical assessment on your knowledge and understanding of circuit boards and schematic diagrams. What you will do You will be working within a small team of repairs professionals, repairing instruments, including but not limited to the following:

• Electrical: Soldering, changing, and testing valves and replacing fuses
• Fault Finding: To PCB and/or component level where appropriate
• Assessing: Returned Units and Fault Finding
• Repairing: Of products to a high standard
• Liaising: With colleagues to gather further information
• Maintaining: Repair centre facilities and equipment

You will also be responsible for.

• Identifying issues such as PCB faults.
• Identifying and fixing a wide range of both own brand and OEM electronic products
• Assisting Team Leader and management with repairs stock and processing jobs efficiently

What your skill set may look like Whilst we have an idea in mind of what we need, we are inclusive, and we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences that can come together to make this new team into a success. If you are excited but not sure you tick every box, please apply, you may be the exact person we are looking for.

• Able to read and understand schematic diagrams
• Capable of Installation of new electronic components (thru hole and surface mount)
• Sound knowledge of Audio Electronic equipment
• Excellent fault-finding skills
• Examples of completing tasks thoroughly in a timely manner and meeting or exceeding goals
• Be comfortable and be highly competent with tools
• Work within Health and Safety guidelines
• Great work ethic
• Good Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Exceptional attention to detail

What we’ll give you Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we want to help you get the most out of your work and your free time, setting clear objectives and providing development opportunities, whilst ensuring your general wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds.

• A generous discount scheme if you want to buy a product from us
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, helping you to manage personal issues at work and at home
• A discounted on-site café and bar at HQ
• An employee referral scheme
• A ‘go home’ culture. No one is expecting you to work longer than your hours
• Development opportunities and regular one to ones

Plus, all the usual things you’d expect:

• Employer pension scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

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