Service Technician

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Totnes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Teledyne Valeport is seeking a service technician to perform upkeep, repair and re-calibration of oceanographic instruments. You will document work to SOPs and record activities in the MRP system, while coordinating with other departments to maintain project timelines.

Ideal candidates have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, strong Excel and general computer skills, plus practical mechanical ability and PCB soldering experience. Teamwork and a proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Experience servicing and calibrating instruments.
• Ability to work to timelines and deliverables.
• Comfortable working in a team and adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repair for Teledyne Valeport instruments.
• Document all work in accordance with SOPs.
• Record work in the MRP system.
• Prioritise own work and communicate progress daily.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical disassembly

Soldering

Analytical thinking

Planning skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP system

PCB handling

Testing equipment

Job description

• 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.
  We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins., 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.
  Teledyne Valeport have more than 50 years' experience designing and manufacturing oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instruments. We are committed to supplying innovative, high quality, reliable instrumentation, and our philosophy of keeping development and manufacturing entirely in-house means we can retain complete control over all aspects of our product range. Our stunning riverside premises in the picturesque town of Totnes in the southwest of the UK houses every facility required for design, CNC machining, environmental testing, assembly, calibration and servicing. This end-to-end approach means customers can have complete faith in our expertise and be assured that we will continue to provide them with the high levels of quality, performance and service they have come to expect.
  Salary sacrifice pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus public holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme of up to an additional 5 days per year.
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, (Medi-cash).
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.