Repair Technician (GD)

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA; Blyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical and safety technology company in Blyth is seeking technicians for service and repairs on equipment. Candidates should possess an HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent and have experience in electronic repairs. Essential skills include proficiency in MS Office, strong communication skills, and a proactive customer service attitude. Benefits include generous holiday leave, healthcare plans, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and growth.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi scheme

Discounted critical illness cover

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised canteen

Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers

Cycle to Work

Gym membership discounts – up to 25%

Charity Giving scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in working within an electronic repairs environment.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Service/Repairs and commissioning on Draeger equipment.
• Ensure required turnaround time for repairs.
• Complete product and process training as directed.

Skills

PC skills with good knowledge of MS Office applications

Good communications skills in English Language (Written and Verbal)

Customer focus with a positive attitude

Ability to communicate clearly with customers

Confident and able to work effectively under own initiative

Education

HNC Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

The Job Responsibilities

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services, and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

1. Carry out Service / Repairs and commissioning on a wide range of Draeger equipment as directed by Senior Technician/ Engineering Supervisor.
2. Ensure required turnaround time are achieved for all repairs.
3. Complete all product and process training as directed by Engineering Supervisor.
4. Completion of all mandatory technical processes relating to the repairs.
5. Correct input of all data into test certificates / calibration certificates / databases.
6. Preparation of technical repair reports as required by the customer.
7. Expectations are that customer contact will be required.
8. Completion of all service orders to ensure accurate quotation and invoice creation.
9. Ensure material requirements are entered on to the service order accurately.
10. Ensure correct handling of spare parts to maintain stock accuracy.
11. Compliance with Health & Safety requirements within the workshop always.
12. Ensure housekeeping is maintained to a high level at all times.
13. Take a proactive approach to improving workshop efficiency and safety.
14. Understand and adhere to COSHH requirements within workshop.
15. Awareness of risk assessments for individual tasks within the workshop.
16. Correct handling of all tooling, ensuring calibration dates are valid where applicable.
17. Ensure safe handling of compressed gas cylinders.
18. Flexible approach to other repair orientated tasks as required.
19. Assist with occasional field work when required.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Business Information Centre (BIC) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors, and contractors by implementing, monitoring, and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Reporting Relationships

Manager - Engineering Supervisor

Size of team/environment - Working directly with a team of 4 other repair technicians within a wider team of 26 people that form the Service Department in Blyth.

Your Qualifications

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

Minimum - HNC Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Related Experience

Experience of working within an electronic repairs environment.

Skills, Special Competencies

Essential:

• PC skills with good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Good communications skills in English Language (Written and Verbal).
• Customer focus with a positive attitude towards solving customer problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external customers.
• Confident and able to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• SAP experience.

The Dräger Workplace

Dräger‘s Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Flexi scheme.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover, and partner life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers.
• Cycle to Work.
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%.
• Charity Giving scheme.

Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay, and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!

Who we are

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ‘technology for life.’