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We are looking for a skilled and motivated Service Technician to join a growing engineering team. This is an exciting hybrid role that combines hands-on work in the factory with on-site installations, commissioning, and support at customer locations.

You’ll play a key role in building, installing, and maintaining advanced machinery, ensuring systems operate efficiently and reliably. As our business continues to grow and evolve, they are also expanding into robotics and advanced automation, providing an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working both in the workshop and in real-world production environments.

Job Responsibilities:

* Assembly and build of machinery and automated equipment within the factory

* Electrical wiring and panel work for industrial machinery

* Diagnosing and repairing equipment faults and breakdowns

* Installation and commissioning of machinery at customer sites

* Supporting machine upgrades, improvements, and system optimisation

* Working with PLC-controlled systems, including programming and fault finding

* Supporting the integration of robotic systems, particularly ABB robots

* Providing technical support during machine installations and customer handovers

Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a strong engineering background and practical experience in industrial machinery or automation.

Essential:

* Experience in machinery assembly, wiring, maintenance, and repair

* Ability to diagnose faults and resolve breakdowns effectively

* Strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills

* Willingness to travel for on-site installations and commissioning

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