Repair Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Belthorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 5%

On-the-job training

Technical development opportunities

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Repair Technician ( PLC's) on behalf of our client. Blackburn base with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 and a clear progression path.

The role involves inspecting, testing, fault-finding, repairing and refurbishing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives and other industrial control systems; on-the-job training and development are provided. Ex-military personnel are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting and repairing industrial electrical equipment.
• Ability to fault-find and test PLCs, HMIs and drives.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
• Electrical/electronic engineering qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and repair industrial electrical and electronic equipment.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot automation components.
• Maintain repair records and comply with safety standards.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, inverters and other control systems.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Attend training and develop specialist skills.

Skills

PLC systems

Electrical maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair/refurbish

Soldering

Documentation

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Inverters

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

JMB84 - Repair Technician

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum

Working Routine:Mon-Fri (7:00 am-4:30 pm )

Benefits: Annual bonus of up to 5% for eligible employees

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Repair Technician ( PLC's) on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual to join an established engineering business, working with a range of industrial automation equipment and electronic components.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, testing, fault-finding, repairing and refurbishing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives and other industrial control systems.

Our client welcomes applications from ex-military personnel, particularly those with backgrounds in engineering, electronics, electrical maintenance or technical trades.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, test and repair industrial electrical and electronic equipment.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot automation components.
• Clean, service and refurbish equipment, replacing faulty or worn components where required.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, inverters, drives and other control systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Develop soldering and component replacement skills.
• Follow technical drawings, testing procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate repair records and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in engineering, electronics or electrical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and established procedures.
• Confidence using hand tools and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience in engineering, maintenance, electronics or equipment repair is advantageous.
• An electrical or electronic engineering qualification would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• £30,000-£35,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus of up to 5% for eligible employees.
• On-the-job training and technical development.
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills in industrial automation and electronics.

Why Apply?

An excellent opportunity to transfer existing technical skills into a civilian engineering career, with further training and development available within an established business.

Our client is particularly keen to hear from ex-military personnel; however, all suitably qualified candidates will be given due consideration