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Motion Applied

Trainee Sensor Build Technician

Camberley
Posted about 18 hours ago
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The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At Motion Applied, we are accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We are at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including Motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and transportation. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus spans four technology portfolios: control systems, sensors, software analytics, and electrification.

Motion Applied presents a unique approach to improving the motorsport landscape by utilising decades of experience and expertise in optimising the performance of high-speed vehicles. We pioneer a better future for automotive, aerospace, marine, and commercial vehicle OEMs and Tier 1s by applying leading-edge Automotive and Motorsport-derived technology.

Purpose of the Role

To competently follow a predefined training program, enabling the trainee to learn, practice, and build competency in delivering products to the standards and specifications expected by Motion Applied and our customers.

Role Dimensions

The trainee programme is a staged development process for a minimum of 24 months, comprising of a dual approach between internal and external training programmes. Learn and progress your skill sets over the training course to manufacture sub-assemblies and units to IPC class 3 or higher. Once you have successfully completed the training programme you will be a certified build technician.

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Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

  • Good GCSE grades or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • A generally inquisitive nature, interested in how things work and how they are constructed.
  • An interest in Motorsport, Automotive, or Communications industries would be an advantage.
  • Good communicator with Basic PC skills.
  • A positive outlook, eager to gain knowledge and self-improve.
  • Good time management.
  • Good attention to detail to allow you to maintain or exceed high levels of production standards and efficiency.
  • Calm and composed in moments of pressure.
  • Ability to fully contribute to the process of continuous improvements.

Values and Behaviours

  • Highly motivated with a hunger to learn new processes.
  • Demonstrates a collaborative approach by sharing ideas openly with others.
  • Develops positive working relationships by being open about their work and involving others.
  • Seeks feedback to better understand how well they are delivering against expectations.
  • Demonstrates personal ownership for delivering their role, their learning, and their career.
  • Asks questions to better understand the business and the needs of the business.
  • Accepts responsibility for delivering own area of work and results, even if difficulties arise.
  • Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adapt thinking and approach quickly as required in the circumstances.

What we can offer you

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

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At Motion Applied, we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing, and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

  • Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time colleagues).
  • Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave and pay.
  • Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
  • Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary.
  • Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan.
  • Company-funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
  • Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful completion of their probationary period.

Who we are

Motion Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do.

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Skills

Manufacturing
Sensor assembly
IPC class 3
Attention to detail
Time management
Communication
PC skills
Continuous improvement
Problem solving
Technical aptitude

Location

Camberley, England, United Kingdom

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