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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.

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First Military Recruitment (Head Office)
1 Wilkinson Road
Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

01285 654566
info@first-military.co.uk
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Office 1, Izabella House
24-26 Regent Place
City Centre
Birmingham
B1 3NJ

01215 165689
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10 Park Street
Bristol
BS1 5HX

01172 354500
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GL2 2SN

01452 223938
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