At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Role Overview:

TUV SUD are looking for a Shift Technician to join our team following continued business growth! Working as part of a team of technical technicians and engineers, the Shift Technicians will perform RF (Radio Frequency) testing within our brand-new state of the art test facility.

This role will require the successful candidate to contribute to a rotating shift pattern to cover the demand for 24/7 testing. The shift pattern will involve rotating across two shifts (10am-10pm or 10pm-10am) on a 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off basis.

Initial training will be delivered on a shift pattern of Monday-Friday, 37 hours per hour, 8:30am-5:00pm before transferring to the shift rotation after training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Being part of a team delivering test services as part of a 24-hour, 7 day shift pattern, undertaking RF test in accordance with harmonised test standards (the most common being ETSI and FCC), or customer specific test plans, within the RF test facilities at Octagon House.
• Control and monitor the test equipment calibration status during testing.
• Working with customers during attended testing.
• Close liaison with the Project Manager to ensure work is carried out accurately and within the agreed timescales.
• Accurate recording of results following company quality procedures and providing clear, concise communication at end of shifts. 

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to NVQ level 3 in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or have hands on practical experience in an engineering environment
• Experience with RF test equipment like spectrum analysers or Oscilloscopes.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Have a good understanding of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Conscientious with good interpersonal and customer skills and commercial awareness.
• Have proven ability of documenting results accurately.
• Willing to work as part of a team on 24 hour / 7 day shifts performing radiated RF testing using automated test scripts.
• Are able to access the site independently as public transport will not always be available due to shift patterns. 

Further information:

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.