Service and Test Technician
5 days ago
Preston
Your new company Join a well-established and forward-thinking organisation that provides innovative solutions to the transportation sector. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the company is committed to delivering exceptional service and support to its clients. You'll be part of a collaborative and skilled team that values technical excellence and continuous improvement. Your new role As a Service & Test Technician, you'll play a key role within the Service and Maintenance team, supporting second and third-line maintenance of complex systems that integrate electronics, software, and mechanical components. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing faults, repairing equipment, conducting tests, and ensuring systems meet performance standards. The role is office-based with occasional travel to customer sites for hands-on support. Key duties include: • Fault-finding and diagnosis at system and component level, • SMD soldering and use of test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters), • Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams and schematics, • Recording test results and maintaining documentation, • Managing assets, stock, and purchase orders, • Engaging with customers to ensure high-quality service delivery, • A recognised qualification such as EITB, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, • NC/HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, • Proficiency in fault diagnosis and repair, • Good soldering skills and familiarity with test equipment, • Salary range: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE, • 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday), core hours 9am-4pm with flexible start times, • 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays, • On-site parking, • Healthcare cash plan, • Employee discount portal, • Life insurance, • Long service award with additional holiday entitlement Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk