About this role
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.