Oceanographic Instrument Service Technician

Teledyne FLIR; Totnes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Electric car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Teledyne Valeport, with over 50 years of experience in oceanographic instruments, is seeking a Service Technician in Totnes, UK. The role involves servicing and repairing instruments, fault finding, and calibration to high quality standards.

You will record work in the MRP system and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure timely completion. The role requires mechanical aptitude, PCB handling and soldering skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in 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.
• Dynamic, pro-active approach to the workload.
• Good planning skills with the ability to work to critical timelines.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Flexible to the requirements of the job.
• All applicants should be comfortable working in a team environment, have a flexible working approach and be willing to work according to the company's Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repair for instruments manufactured by Teledyne Valeport returned by customers for periodic service, repair and re-calibration. This will require electronic fault finding, mechanical dis-assembly / reassembly and complete instrument testing.
• 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 (minimum).
• Performs other related duties assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Teledyne Valeport, with over 50 years of experience in oceanographic instruments, is seeking a Service Technician in Totnes, UK. The role involves servicing and repairing instruments, fault finding, and calibration to high quality standards.

You will record work in the MRP system and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure timely completion. The role requires mechanical aptitude, PCB handling and soldering skills, and strong communication.