Teledyne Technologies

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Business overview

Teledyne Defence & Space (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

Here at Teledyne Defence and Space our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

We are proud winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2019: International Trade and The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020: Innovation.

Support Technician Apprentice

We are seeking an individual to take up the role of Support Technician Apprentice. The role is to provide support across all key areas of Operations including assembly, testing, analysis tools, process control, performance and continuous improvement solutions, quality control, and inspection as required.

What will the apprentice be doing?

During the apprenticeship the successful candidate will get broad exposure to a range of Operations processes, including;

• Hand assembly of electronic devices using soldering, epoxy and bonding techniques.
• Working to process specifications, manufacturing instructions and required standards as determined by the product design.
• To highlight and solve problems as they arise during the testing phase.
• To complete test documentation accurately.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and any new working initiatives.
• Identify improvement activities and implement solutions where possible.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by a member of Operations management.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Individuals will achieve a Level 3 Technical Support Technician Apprenticeship.

What is the duration of the apprenticeship?

• 48 months

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Conscientious
• Self-motivated
• An effective communicator
• Strong work ethic
• Committed to personal development

Qualifications

Apprentices must have (or are predicted to achieve) 5 GCSEs at Level 4 (C grade) or above, including Maths and English.

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 6%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay 
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.