Service Technician - Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing/Service Technician to support device maintenance in testing and engineering environments. This hands-on role involves routine maintenance, repairs, and documentation of service events, ensuring the reliability of critical systems during product development.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing or service roles.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and schematics.
• Familiarity with documentation practices for traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on engineering and test devices.
• Utilize hand tools, impact wrenches, and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain accurate hardware traceability.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactive Troubleshooting

Education

Technical Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Manufacturing/Service Technician

• Contract to Perm

Seeking a Manufacturing / Service Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and tracking of devices used in testing and engineering environments. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with engineers and technicians to ensure the reliability and functionality of critical systems used during product development.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on engineering and test devices.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, impact wrenches, winches/lifts, and diagnostic tools such as multimeters.
• Handle hardware that may require occasional heavy lifting or mechanical manipulation.
• Follow both draft and finalized procedures to complete tasks safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate hardware traceability by tracking equipment and components.
• Document all service events clearly and thoroughly, including part replacements, repairs, and software updates.
• Use software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio for documentation, reporting, and workflow management.

Qualifications:

• Technical certification or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or service roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with a variety of tools and mechanical systems.
• Experience interpreting and working from technical documentation, schematics, and procedural guides.
• Familiarity with tracking systems and documentation practices for traceability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Visio.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 lbs).
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, technical environment

Company DescriptionConnexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.Company DescriptionConnexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.