Service Technician

Vacancy Title: Service Technician – Powered Tooling

Vacancy Location: Plymouth, Devon

Engagement Type: Permanent, full-time

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Your new role

Have you got an experience in Air, Electric/Cordless or Pneumatic tooling servicing? Or maybe you’re passionate about repairs? Do you have a driven attitude and work well under pressure?

If so, we have some great news! Our AMS Division now has the perfect role for you! We are seeking to recruit a Service Technician – Powered Tooling. You will ensure that all aspects of tooling equipment are serviced, tested and inspected in accordance with the required standards and requirements and successfully execute all service, repair and maintenance work in a safe, professional, efficient and profitable manner.

As a Service Technician, you will act as a Company Representative and focal point whilst on site and off, liaising with the Operations manager, sales and clients about technical queries and solutions.

What You Can Expect From The Role

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Delivering servicing installation, maintenance and repair activity to quality and safety standards and according to standard work routines.
• Actively seek opportunity to drive controlled continuous improvement, identifying and communication process improvement opportunities, so they can be considered for implementation across the whole service footprint
• Assisting specialists set up and test new products or processes; installs complex systems according to training and competence level, seeking guidance and support where needed
• Conducting preventive maintenance inspections, identifying, and diagnosing any requirement for equipment and systems emergency repairs
• Develop knowledge and understanding of Survitec policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
• Work with Service Operations Manager to devise own monthly schedule, ensuring appropriate operational manpower
• You lead by example in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment compliance with departmental and company policies, procedures and processes
• Ensure service, repair, maintenance and testing work is carried out under current Pat & HAVS legislation
• Abide by site Risk and COSHH assessments
• Responsible for workshop housekeeping
• Ensure familiarisation and compliance with the requirements of the quality, health and safety management systems
• You will be responsible for accurate reporting of accidents, near misses, and incidents within the workshop
• Familiarisation with tooling software, HAV meters and software, Pat test meters and software
  
  

ExpExperience And Qualifications

• Job-related experience
• Educated to High School Level with 4 GCSE’s or equivalent
• Experience in operation of power tools
• Be able to work autonomously on site in a safe and professional manner ensuring a high standard of work
• Expected as reasonably practicable to work throughout all areas and locations of the business as required
• Have a flexible approach regards working hours, ability to work extra hours if required
• The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, via all means of communication
• Have excellent organisational skills and awareness of the requirement for efficient time planning
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and be able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and targets
• Willingness to travel
• Experience in air and electric tooling servicing and repairs desirable.
• To be able to pass DBS and SC checks.
  
  

Why work for us

• 33 days holidays including public holidays
• Additional day off on your Birthday
• Life Assurance up to 4X salary
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme