Industrial Automation Repair Technician: PLCs & HMIs

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Wolstanton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 5%

Competitive salary, depending on exp.

Opportunity to work with automation &技

Further technical development and培训

Share knowledge and mentor juniors

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Repair Technician to fault-find, test, repair and refurbish industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives and electronics. Based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, you will diagnose complex faults and support junior technicians while upholding safety standards.

You will carry out component-level repairs, interpret schematics, and maintain repair records, with opportunities for progression and an annual bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 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.

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

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Component identification

Schematics interpretation

Diagnostic equipment

Independent worker

Education

Apprenticeship / BTEC Level 3

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Repair Technician to fault-find, test, repair and refurbish industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives and electronics. Based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, you will diagnose complex faults and support junior technicians while upholding safety standards.

You will carry out component-level repairs, interpret schematics, and maintain repair records, with opportunities for progression and an annual bonus based on performance.