Job Description:

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Permanent role – full time
• Salary £32k pa circa
• Tyne & Wear location
• Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
• 25 days holiday plus standard bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing training and career development with progression available
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of industrial equipment
• Supportive team environment with experienced engineers
• Long-term career progression within a specialist engineering business
• Hands-on role where no two projects are the same  

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the repair, refurbishment, and testing of industrial electronic and electrical equipment used across a range of sectors including manufacturing, energy, process industries, offshore operations, and heavy engineering.

The business supports customers where equipment failures can lead to costly downtime, providing specialist repair solutions for both modern and obsolete systems. Their workshop handles a diverse range of equipment, from power electronics and motor control systems through to complex industrial control equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technical team where practical problem-solving, engineering knowledge, and a willingness to learn are highly valued.
  
THE ROLE

• Diagnose faults on industrial electronic assemblies and electrical systems down to component level
• Display good understanding on how components behave, how faults develop and how to read and reason from a diagram
• Use a range of diagnostic and test equipment to identify failures and root causes
• Carry out soldering and desoldering of both through-hole and surface-mount components
• Repair power supplies, motor drives, control systems, and industrial electronic equipment
• Test repaired equipment safely and effectively following established procedures
• Identify and replace faulty components including semiconductors, capacitors, relays, contactors, and associated circuitry
• Carry out fault-finding on electrical control systems and industrial automation equipment
• Work on a variety of legacy and unsupported equipment where technical documentation may be limited
• Maintain accurate repair records and technical documentation
• Support customer deadlines through efficient and high-quality repair work
• Follow workshop health, safety, and quality procedures at all times   

THE PERSON 

• Qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (HND, C&G, apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of electronic and electrical circuit theory principles
• Knowledge of SMPS, AC/DC drives, servo systems, PLC-related equipment, or industrial controls
• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams, PCB layouts and technical documentation
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment
• Logical and methodical approach to fault diagnosis
• Practical hands-on attitude with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working on unfamiliar equipment and learning new technologies
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Keen to develop technical skills within an industrial repair environment
• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and quality  

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group