About Us
Beaufort is a global leader in survival and safety technologies, protecting personnel operating in some of the world’s most demanding defence and aerospace environments.
Have you got an experience in air, electric/cordless tooling servicing or lifesaving equipment? Or maybe you’re passionate about repairs? Do you have a driven attitude and work well under pressure?
If so, we are currently recruiting a Service Technician to join our Technical team based in our Service Division in Plymouth. 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.
As a Service Technician, you will act as a company representative and focal point while on site and off, liaising with the Site Manager, Sales and clients about technical queries and supporting solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver servicing, installation, maintenance and repair activities to quality and safety standards and according to OEM and HSE guidelines.
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections, identifying and diagnosing any requirements for repairs.
- Ensure service, repair, maintenance and testing work is carried out under current PAT, HAVS, Marine and Aviation legislation.
- Actively seek opportunities to drive controlled continuous improvement, identifying communication process improvement opportunities so they can be considered for implementation across the whole service footprint.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of Beaufort policies and procedures, including relevant regulatory codes and Codes of Conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
- Abide by site Risk and COSHH assessments.
- Responsible for workshop housekeeping.
- Ensure familiarisation and compliance with the requirements of the quality, health and safety management systems.
- Familiarisation with Servicing software, HAV meters and software, PAT test meters, EBS charging and test system.
- Deliveries and collections from customer sites.
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in a service or maintenance role
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent
- Experience in the operation of power tools
- Be able to work autonomously on site in a safe and professional manner ensuring a high standard of work
- Expected as reasonably practicable to work throughout all areas and locations of the business and customer sites as required
- Have a flexible approach to working additional paid hours, when required, to support the business
- The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, via all means of communication
- Have excellent organisational skills and awareness of the requirement for efficient time planning
- Be able to remain calm under pressure and be able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and targets
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to pass DBS and SC checks if required
- Full UK driving licence
Desired
- Experience in air and electric tooling servicing & repairs
- Experience in lifesaving equipment servicing
- Experience working with high pressure air
Benefits
- 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance up to 4X salary
- Pension Scheme
- Medicash
- Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
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Service Technician – Powered Tooling and Lifesaving Equipment in Plymouth employer: Beaufort
Beaufort is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a focus on employee well-being, we are currently trialling a 4-day work week, alongside generous holiday allowances and professional development opportunities. Our commitment to fostering a supportive culture ensures that team members can grow their skills while contributing to meaningful projects in the defence and aerospace sectors.
