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A high-performance engineering and technology business operating at the forefront of motorsport and electrification. They develop advanced electronics, data and control systems that support cutting edge vehicle and mobility programmes.
Info About What The Hardware Technician Role Entails
The Hardware Technician will be working on site predominantly in Manchester, supporting upgrades from 4G to 5G communications units at train depots. Working largely independently, you will receive communication units removed from trains, disassemble them, replace hardware including 5G modem modules, install and configure updated software, carry out functional testing and prepare completed units for refitting. The role will also involve basic fault finding and triage, packaging faulty equipment for repair, recording work completed and liaising with depot personnel and engineer. It is a practical, hands-on position requiring good IT/hardware skills, attention to detail, confidence using hand tools and basic software/Linux commands, with initial training and familiarisation provided. Hours are expected to be highly flexible at approximately 15–30 hours per week, depending on train availability and depot scheduling.
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Essential Requirements Of The Hardware Technician
- Practical experience working with computer/electronic hardware, including removing covers, components and small modules.
- Previous fault finding, troubleshooting or hardware triage experience.
- Comfortable using hand tools and handling electronic components carefully.
- Good general IT skills, including USB drives, keyboards, monitors and software installation/configuration.
- Able to follow written technical procedures accurately and work independently.
- Comfortable entering basic command-line instructions and performing simple BIOS/configuration tasks.
- Good attention to detail, reliability and ability to record work accurately using Teams, email and spreadsheets.
- Basic electrical awareness and comfortable working around electrical equipment.
- Able to travel to Surrey for initial product training, willing to travel when needed.
Desirable Requirements Of The Hardware Technician
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- Linux experience, including basic installation and commands.
- Some knowledge of embedded systems or industrial PCs.
- Familiarity with communications/networking hardware, modems or Ethernet.
- Previous rail/depot experience or track safety certification.
- Awareness of hazardous voltages, particularly around 110V DC systems.
- Experience working independently in a customer/site-based environment.
Benefits
- 5-6 month initial contract
- Outside IR35 contracts
- Very flexible hours as the depot operates 24 hours do start/finish times can therefore remain flexible.
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