Aligned to ETL’s values, they collaborate effectively with colleagues, communicate clearly, and contribute positively to team success. They show curiosity and a willingness to improve processes, while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence through attention to detail and ownership of their work. Acting with integrity, they follow procedures rigorously, raise concerns transparently, and take accountability for outcomes, ensuring both people and products are protected at all times.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assemble HPA units in line with detailed work instructions and engineering specifications
• Handle high-value, sensitive components with the utmost care to prevent damage, loss, or performance degradation
• Work with high-power RF hardware and high-voltage systems using disciplined, controlled methods
• Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly tasks with exceptional precision
• Maintain strict adherence to build standards and quality requirements
• Perform functional testing and basic fault identification on assembled units
• Operate in a high-risk environment, maintaining strict compliance with safety protocols
• Exercise extreme duty of care when handling high-value components, recognising the financial and operational impact of errors
• Identify and report hazards, risks, or potential damage immediately
• Take personal responsibility for the safety of yourself, others, and the integrity of the product
• Ensure all work meets ETL’s quality standards, specifications, and documented procedures
• Complete manufacturing documentation accurately to support traceability of high-value assets
• Work closely with colleagues across production, engineering, and quality functions
• Provide feedback on build challenges, risks, or inefficiencies
• Contribute to a safety-first, quality-driven team culture

Desirables:

• Experience in electro-mechanical or electronic assembly
• Ability to work with precision tools and equipment
• Familiarity with high-voltage, RF, or high-power systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and build instructions
• Experience in testing and fault finding of technical equipment
• Background in high-specification manufacturing environments (e.g. aerospace, defence, electronics, communications)
• Experience working with high-value, sensitive, or safety-critical components
• Familiarity with quality standards and controlled processes (e.g. ISO, traceability)
• Experience working in a clean, controlled, or regulated environment

Location:

This role requires you to work on-site at our modern manufacturing facility in Hereford - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE

Closing date:

At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

BPSS Compliant:

Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.

VISA Sponsorship:

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Agency notice:

We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team. Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.