Repair Technician - Nights - No Visa Sponsorship

Posted 25 March by Matchtech
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Our client, a global medical technology company in the Life Science sector, is seeking a Repair Technician to join their team. This is a permanent night shift position with no visa sponsorship available. As a Repair Technician, you will be responsible for handling technical and processing activities related to the manufacture of medical device components.


Our client is a leader in the industry, dedicated to advancing healthcare by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery. With a strong global presence and over 65,000 employees worldwide, they are committed to addressing the most challenging global health issues.


Based at their state-of-the-art Manufacturing site in Plymouth, our client is actively recruiting driven, passionate individuals to join their highly skilled team during this period of growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile business.
As a Repair Technician, you will:

  • Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnose and repair them in a timely manner to meet production targets.
  • Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries.
  • Ensure all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces products according to established Quality Control specifications and standards.
  • Continually monitor in-process quality and address any issues to prevent product holds.
  • Work closely with operational and quality control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement.
  • Support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and technology.
  • Perform operational responsibilities, including operating production machinery, assembling products, and performing quality checks.


To be successful in this role, you should have a qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering, such as C&G, HND, or a time-served apprenticeship, or equivalent experience. You should have a good engineering aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a methodical approach to work. Experience in a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment is preferred.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary with a 48% shift premium for night shifts. In addition, they provide a generous benefits package, including a matched contribution pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, and more.

Required skills

  • repair
  • diagnostics
  • PPM

Reference: 52369561

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