Electronics Technician - Calibration & Maintenance - Stevenage

Technical Engineering
Ref: 10234 Date Posted: Friday 19 Jun 2026

Stevenage |  Circa £42,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We're recruiting for an Electronics Technician to join a growing Calibration & Maintenance team supporting the manufacture and testing of some of the world's most advanced Defence equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge test equipment, from DC through to Microwave technologies, within a highly skilled engineering environment.

What's in it for you?

  • Salary circa £42,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus of up to £2,500
  • Up to 14% combined pension contribution
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Up to 15 additional Flexi Leave days
  • Enhanced parental leave packages
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Subsidised meals and free on-site parking

The Role

Working as part of an experienced Calibration & Maintenance team, you'll be responsible for the planned calibration, maintenance and repair of Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE) used across complex manufacturing and test programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Calibrating and maintaining factory test and measuring equipment
  • Carrying out repairs to component level where required
  • Supporting production operations within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
  • Producing accurate maintenance and calibration records
  • Working closely with engineers and support teams to resolve technical issues

What we are looking for

  • An Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or Level 3 Standard)
  • A Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, Diploma or equivalent)
  • A Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

You will also bring:

  • Experience in calibration of test equipment
  • Knowledge of test system maintenance and fault finding
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • A good understanding of calibration principles and processes
  • A quality and safety-focused approach

If you're looking for a varied, technically challenging role with excellent development opportunities and long-term career prospects, we would love to hear from you.

You will need to be a British citizen, or dual national with British Citizenship and eligible for UK security clearance.

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