Junior Technical Engineer

Job description

Junior Technical Engineer

Kickstart your engineering career with a hands-on technical role where no two days are the same. Yolk Recruitment is supporting an exciting opportunity for a Junior Technical Engineer to join a growing and dynamic engineering team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for electronics, problem-solving, and continuous learning. Offering real exposure to customer projects, component analysis, and engineering change processes from day one.

As a Junior Technical Engineer, you'll work closely with experienced engineers to analyse and interpret Bills of Materials, research components, and support engineering change processes. You'll play a key role in ensuring product build standards are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with customer requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Interpret and analyse customer BOMs, extracting component data and manufacturer details
• Research electronic and mechanical components using multiple sources
• Evaluate and approve alternative components, ensuring accuracy and suitability
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and Temporary Change Notes (Build Deviations)
• Update and maintain BOMs and component data within the ERP system
• Resolve component-related queries including obsolescence, identification, and production suitability
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding product build standards
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities
• Work collaboratively within project teams while managing your own workload
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards

This is what you'll need:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical data and documentation
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Death in service
• Exposure to real-world engineering projects

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Abertillery

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-05-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English