Junior Electronics Lab Technician/Junior Test and Repair Technician (Battery Storage Systems)
Location: Fully on-site at our facility at Chemical Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4PB. You must have the ability to reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work
Job Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Salary: £23.5k - £25k pa DOE (plus performance bonus scheme)
Giv Energy have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Technician to support our electronics manufacturing lab with testing and repair. If you are someone who is happy to get hands-on in a busy lab environment where two days are never the same, then join us in empowering energy freedom for all!
About Us:
Giv Energy are a globally established, market-leading energy storage manufacturer of electronic equipment designed to manage energy use and production. We specialise in our range of inverters and battery systems which allow our users to store their renewable/cheap-rate energy, ease pressure on the grid and save some serious money!
Key Accountabilities:
Technical Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluation and testing of energy storage electronic equipment.
• Analyse test results, report findings to senior technicians, and maintain accurate test records.
• Set up workstations for the lab team, follow standard operating procedures for testing protocols, and shadow lab team members to develop technical knowledge.
• Update software with findings, work required, spare parts, materials, and labour.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Perform general warehouse tasks, including manual handling, use of MHE (e.g., counterbalance forklifts, pallet trucks), packing, unpacking, and inventory management.
• Prioritise health and safety in all activities, ensure safe working practices, and use appropriate PPE.
• Occasionally assist on-site engineers at client locations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including ability to effectively use spreadsheets, produce reports and comfortably deal with volumes of data.
• Some electrical knowledge & experience would be beneficial such as safe isolation etc.
• Happy to work towards relevant qualifications to develop your professional knowledge and skills.
• Basic knowledge of battery systems would be advantageous.
• Experience in moving goods safely around a warehouse site with a high level of manual handling e.g. lifting and loading.
• Experience in using MHE (Mechanical Handling Equipment)
• Ability to work on your own initiative.

Preferred:

• Valid driving license.
• A valid Fork-Lift license.

Why Work With Us?
There couldn’t be a better time to join the thriving energy battery storage industry as it charges from strength to strength!
Regular performance-based salary reviews.

• Refer A Friend Scheme (£500 per successful referral!*)
• Make your birthday your own! We offer a paid day off to do whatever makes you happy.
• Regular Company events, shows and exhibitions.
• Electric Car Scheme to help employees get an electric car in the most affordable way*.
• Reduced rate onsite vehicle charging.
• Free company branded workwear provided.
• We love to home-grow our talent, so there’s plenty of opportunities to progress and grow and bags of continuous professional development.
• Join our team of foodies, with free tea and coffee provided onsite with regular snacks thrown in too.
• Discounts available on our products.*

* Terms apply
At Giv Energy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.
Agencies: Please note that we do not require agency support at this time. Anything received will be treated as a gift.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,500.00-£25,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stoke-On-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• What is your motivation for applying for this role?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person