Service Technician

Orion Electrotech Sales; Totnes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance (4x salary)

Health & wellbeing support programme

Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Sales in Totnes, Devon, is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to service, repair, calibrate and test sophisticated electronic instruments. You will diagnose faults, disassemble and reassemble complex equipment, and ensure performance and reliability for customers worldwide.

The role requires electronics fault-finding, PCB handling and soldering, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics repair/manufacturing environments.
• PCB handling and soldering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, calibrate and test sophisticated electronic instruments to maintain performance.
• Diagnose faults and perform repair on returned instruments.
• Disassemble and reassemble complex equipment.
• Calibrate and perform full functional testing; record work in the MRP system.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure timely turnaround.

Skills

Electronics fault-finding

PCB handling

Soldering

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Service Technician

Totnes, Devon

Circa £30,000, Excellent Benefits

Join a Growing High-Tech Manufacturing Business

Are you a hands‑on Service Technician with strong mechanical and electronic fault-finding skills? Do you enjoy diagnosing problems, repairing precision equipment, and seeing a job through from start to finish? We’re looking for a motivated Service Technician to join a well‑established engineering and manufacturing business based in the beautiful riverside town of Totnes. With a reputation for designing and producing high‑quality technical instrumentation used around the world, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and innovative team.

The Role

As a Service Technician, you’ll be responsible for servicing, repairing, calibrating and testing sophisticated electronic instruments, ensuring customers continue to receive the highest levels of performance and reliability.

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on returned electronic instruments
• Mechanical disassembly and reassembly of complex equipment
• Electronic fault finding and PCB-level repair work
• Soldering and component replacement where required
• Performing calibration and full functional testing
• Recording work accurately within the company MRP system
• Working to quality standards, procedures and service schedules
• Collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient turnaround times
• Managing your workload and providing regular progress updates

What We’re Looking For

The ideal Service Technician will have:

• Previous experience in an electronics, repair, service or manufacturing environment
• PCB handling, soldering and electronic fault-finding experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical hands‑on skills
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a team environment
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

What’s in It for You?

• Salary: circa £30,000
• 25 days holiday & bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution (matched up to 7%)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Employee discounts and reward scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

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