Vacancy Title: Service Technician – Powered Tooling
Vacancy Location: Plymouth, Devon
Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time
Your Company
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's 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 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! Survitec now has the perfect role for you! You will ensure that all aspects of tooling equipment are serviced, tested and inspected in accordance with the required standards and requirements. Successfully execute all service, repair and maintenance work in a safe, professional, efficient and profitable manner.
You will act as a Company Representative and Focal Point while on site and off, liaising with the Operations manager, sales and clients about technical queries and solutions based at our Plymouth site.
What You Can Expect from the Role
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Delivering servicing, installation, maintenance and repair activity to quality and safety standards according to standard work routines.
2. Actively seek opportunity to drive controlled continuous improvement. Identifying communication process improvement opportunities so they can be considered for implementation across the whole service footprint
3. Assisting specialists set up and test new products or processes; install complex systems according to training and competence level, seeking guidance and support where needed.
4. Conducting preventive maintenance inspections, identifying and diagnosing any requirements for equipment and system emergency repairs
5. Develop knowledge and understanding of Survitec policies and procedures, including relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
6. Ensure service, repair, maintenance and testing work is carried out under current PAT & HAVS legislation
7. Abide by site Risk and COSHH assessments
8. Responsible for workshop housekeeping
9. Ensure familiarisation and compliance with the requirements of the quality, health and safety management systems
10. Familiarisation with tooling software, HAV meters and software, Pat test meters and software
The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have
Essential Criteria:
11. Job-related experience
12. Educated to High School Level with 4 GCSE’s or equivalent
13. HNC in electrical/electronics’ would be advantageous
14. Competent in servicing and repairing both electrical & Pneumatic handheld power tooling
15. Be able to work autonomously on site in a safe and professional manner ensuring a high standard of work
16. Expected as reasonably practicable to work throughout all areas and locations of the business as required
17. Have a flexible approach regards working hours, and the ability to work extra hours if required
18. The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, via all means of communication
19. Have excellent organisational skills and awareness of the requirement for efficient time planning
20. Be able to remain calm under pressure and be able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and targets
21. Willingness to travel
22. Experience in Air and Electric tooling servicing & Repairs advantageous
Why work for us
23. 33 days holidays including public holidays
24. Life Assurance up to 4X salary
25. Pension Scheme
26. Cycle to Work Scheme
27. Training & Professional Development Opportunities
28. Employee Assistance Programme