Repair Technician

Kinetic PLC; Middleton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic PLC in Middleton is seeking an experienced Electrical Repair Technician to join their team. The role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

The position is permanent, offering a salary between £28,000 and £32,000 per annum depending on experience. Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 3:30pm, and Friday from 7:30am to 1:30pm, with some flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a global supplier in the railway industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electronic Technician or Electrical Repair Technician required.
• Excellent English skills in speaking, reading, and writing are mandatory.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics and product drawings.

Responsibilities

• Setting up electronic systems and devices.
• Troubleshooting and refurbishing industrial electronic equipment.
• Repairing and replacing electronic components to board level.

Skills

Electronic Technician experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Office knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Kinetic Industrial is seeking an experienced Electrical Repair Technician to join a leading global supplier of safety components and solutions for the railway industry.

The position is permanent, with working hours Monday to Thursday 7:30am–3:30pm and Friday 7:30am–1:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Setting up electronic systems and devices
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and refurbishing industrial electronic equipment
• Troubleshooting electronic circuits to component and board level and effectively identifying failures
• Familiar with and able to utilise different types of test equipment
• Repairing and/or replacing electronic components to board level, including but not limited to diodes, resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits
• Isolating problems between the test environment, the units under test and resolving as necessary
• Ability to solder and desolder
• Recording and interpreting test data to determine condition and identify when further analysis is needed
• Ability to recognise various electronic components and their functions
• Reading and comprehending complex manuals and diagrams
• Maintaining inventory
• Attending regular training workshops
• Identifying potential areas for improvement of internal processes and procedures
• Ensuring that all tools are operated in accordance with health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Electronic Technician or as an Electrical Repair Technician
• Completed exams in Electronics (not essential)
• Excellent English skills (speaking, reading and writing) are mandatory
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics and product drawings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of MS Office

Details

• Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum (DOE)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am–3:30pm, Friday 7:30am–1:30pm (with some flexibility)
• Permanent job with progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a global company