Repair Technician

JMB85 - Repair Technician  

Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Working Routine: Mon–Fri (8:00 am–5:00 pm)

Benefits: Annual bonus of up to 5% for eligible employees, where applicable

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Repair Technician  on behalf of our client, 

This is a hands-on technical role involving the fault-finding, testing, repair and refurbishment of industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives and electronic components.

The successful candidate will use their existing technical expertise to diagnose complex faults, carry out component-level repairs and support less experienced technicians.

Our client is particularly keen to hear from ex-military personnel with backgrounds in electrical or electronic engineering, equipment maintenance, communications or technical repair.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnose and repair faults across industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, power supplies and drives.

Carry out component-level repairs, including soldering and desoldering through-hole and surface-mount components.

Inspect, clean, test and refurbish electronic equipment.

Identify electronic components and part numbers accurately.

Interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Use diagnostic equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Maintain accurate repair records using internal systems.

Prioritise workloads and ensure repairs meet quality standards.

Identify suitable replacement components to support cost-effective repairs.

Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians and apprentices.

Maintain high standards of health and safety and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications:

Apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or substantial industrial automation component knowledge.

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

Experience repairing electrical or electronic equipment.

Ability to identify components and part numbers with excellent attention to detail.

Competent using small hand tools and electronic diagnostic equipment.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and follow technical procedures.

Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

Experience with automation equipment, switch-mode power supplies or PLCs, HMIs and drives would be advantageous.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, depending on experience.

Potential annual bonus, subject to eligibility.

Opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial automation technologies.

Further technical development and training.

Opportunity to share knowledge and support the development of junior technicians.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician to apply their electronic repair, soldering and fault-finding skills within an established engineering business, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise and support a wider technical team.

Our client is particularly keen to hear from ex-military personnel; however, all suitably qualified candidates will be given due consideration