Maintenance Technician

• 5473
• Pfeiffer Vacuum
• Newport Pagnell (Milton Keynes), travelling to sites across UK & Ireland
• Permanent, Full Time
• Salary up to £28,000 + company car or van + great benefits

Field Maintenance Technician / Service Technician ­– supporting colleagues in Milton Keynes and travelling to customer sites across the UK and Ireland. Working sociable hours.

Do you either have a relevant ONC / HNC qualification in an electrical or mechanical subject and are looking for the next step in your career, or perhaps have experience gained in a role that provides an understanding of electrical or mechanical systems? Join Pfeiffer Vacuum working as part of a friendly team, where you’ll benefit from full training, and career development is encouraged and supported.

Our Company

Pfeiffer Vacuum has produced high-end vacuum technology for over 130 years, but we have never stood still. We are constantly adapting and growing, as we deliver solutions and manufacture products that make the conveniences of everyday living possible.

We have approximately 3,400 employees operating from more than 25 locations worldwide, including Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd (UK) operating from Newport Pagnell (Milton Keynes) and Livingston (Scotland). We promote diversity and are convinced that opinions, cultures, experiences, and values make the difference when it comes to being successful. Our team mean a lot to us, and you will be provided with opportunities to develop your potential.

The Role – Maintenance Technician

Working closely with another Maintenance Technician, you will undertake repair work and provide technical support for our in-house service department and to customers out in the field within the UK and Ireland. This will primarily be on turbopumps, leak detectors and other vacuum devices although training will be provided. Specific duties will include:

• Answering all technical queries relating to the product range from both customers and internal colleagues
• Providing function checks and service / guarantee repairs
• Preparing and submitting service assessment and reports using our software for in-house repairs and when visiting customer sites
• Communicating with customers via telephone, video calls and email
• Providing remote virtual support via Microsoft HoloLens systems (training provided)
• Promoting and selling the product range and service offers / contracts
• Liaising with the factory service department

The Package

Working from our modern office in Newport Pagnell (Milton Keynes) and at customer sites across the UK and Ireland, you will benefit from:

• Salary up to £28,000, level dependent on experience
• Permanent contract, working full time hours Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 5pm, and 8:45am to 4:30pm on Friday
• Company car or van and business travel expenses paid
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent career development opportunities, with full training and support
• Enhanced pension plan, with salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to private healthcare scheme

Our Requirements – Maintenance Technician

• Either be qualified through experience gained working with either electrical and / or mechanical systems or have a relevant ONC / HNC in a similar subject
• Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel to customer sites
• Enthusiasm to succeed, with a desire to learn
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Proactive approach and ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail
• Good computer skills

Although not essential, experience gained working with vacuum technology systems would be highly advantageous, although full training will be provided.

All applications for this Maintenance Technician role are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.