Instrument Service Technician – Repairs & Calibration

Teledyne Valeport Limited; South Hallsands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension plan

Life assurance

25 days holiday per annum

Holiday purchase scheme

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Internal rewards platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Teledyne Valeport Limited, based in Totnes, is seeking a Service Technician to service and repair oceanographic instruments. You will fault-find electronically, disassemble and reassemble hardware, and test instruments to our quality standards.

You will document work, follow SOPs, and collaborate with other departments while maintaining schedules in our MRP system. The role requires practical mechanical ability, soldering experience, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong general computer skills.
• Practical mechanical ability.
• PCB handling and repairs along with soldering experience.
• Good analytical thinking.
• Flexible, proactive approach to workload and deadlines.
• Strong planning and communication skills, written and oral.
• Team player with a willingness to follow company policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repair for Teledyne Valeport instruments returned for periodic service, repair and re-calibration.
• Document and perform all work in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate closely with other departments involved to ensure efficient performance.
• Record work in our MRP system.
• Prioritise own work and communicate progress to team supervisor on a daily basis.
• Performs other related duties assigned by management.

Skills

English GCSE

Excel

Mechanical ability

PCB soldering

Analytical thinking

Planning skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Teledyne Valeport Limited, based in Totnes, is seeking a Service Technician to service and repair oceanographic instruments. You will fault-find electronically, disassemble and reassemble hardware, and test instruments to our quality standards.

You will document work, follow SOPs, and collaborate with other departments while maintaining schedules in our MRP system. The role requires practical mechanical ability, soldering experience, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.