Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, UKI am working with a professional firm that is seeking a skilled Technician to join their Workshop team. This position offers an immediate start and a great opportunity to develop technical expertise within a specialist environment.Job Specification: Technician
Handpiece RepairDepartment: WorkshopLocation: NorthamptonReports To: Workshop ManagerStart Date: Immediate Start AvailableSalary: £25,000 + 10% Bonus
Role PurposeTo repair and service dental handpieces to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service throughout the repair process. The role requires effective workload management, communication with customers, and collaboration with internal teams to support a 24-hour repair turnaround commitment. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnicalAssess, repair, and provide quotations for dental handpieces.Ensure all repairs meet required quality standards.Maintain accurate job sheets and documentation.Develop a thorough working knowledge of dental handpieces and their uses.Monitor and follow up on outstanding work.Customer ServiceCommunicate with customers regarding repair progress, costs, and queries.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including logistics, sales, OEMs, and key accounts.Support occasional sales activities (training provided).OperationalManage daily workload efficiently to meet the 24-hour turnaround requirement.Assist with booking in jobs and managing workflow.Be available for OEM training in the UK or internationally.Participate in exhibitions, events, and company projects as required.Perform additional duties to support wider business needs. Person SpecificationEssential Experience & SkillsMechanical background or strong mechanical aptitude.Basic IT literacy, particularly with Windows systems.High attention to detail and focus on quality.Strong communication and customer service skills.Commercial awareness.EducationGCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).Other RequirementsFull, valid driving licence.Willingness to undertake internal and external training.Ability to work effectively under time pressure.TPBN1_UKTJ