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Posted 29 July, 2026

Trainee Production Technician

New Appointments Group
Dover, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job title: Trainee Production Technician

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Salary: £25,949 per annum

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Location: Dover

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Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays!

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Role summary:

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You will be testing, fault-finding down to component level, repairing and calibrating a variety of electronic products ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

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Benefits:

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  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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  • Additional day off for your birthday
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  • Training and development programmes
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  • Life assurance scheme paid at 2x annual salary
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  • Employee health care plan via Medicash
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  • Enhanced pension scheme opportunity
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  • Complimentary fruit mornings
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  • Access to a subsidised canteen
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  • Free onsite parking
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  • Health and benefits portal
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  • Eyecare vouchers
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  • Free flu vaccinations
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Key responsibilities would be:

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  • Fault find, repair, calibrate and test electronic field and bench type equipment.
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  • Fault find and repair at printed circuit board level, including replacing surface mount components.
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  • Follow test specifications and safe systems of work, adhering to COSHH and risk assessments.
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  • Participate in continuous improvement activities and represent Manufacturing in New Product Development teams.
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Experience and skills required:

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  • Education to Level 3 standard (A-level, BTEC or equivalent), in an electronic discipline (or equivalent).
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  • Previous hands-on experience in a technical or electronics environment.
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  • Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
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  • Ability to read and understand schematics, manuals, or circuit diagrams.
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  • Awareness of engineering/mechanical drawings.
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  • Ability to follow instructions with excellent attention to detail.
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  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
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  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
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Next steps:

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If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on or email