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About Us
Yamato Scale Dataweigh (UK) Limited Is the UK subsidiary of Yamato Scale Co., Limited, a Japanese Company, with a rich history, dating back to the 1920’s, who are renowned for manufacturing commercial weighing equipment.
Established in 1994, and based in Leeds, the UK branch specialises in providing advanced weighing solutions including multiheaded weighers, check weighers, metal detectors, X-ray inspections systems and static scale. We also provide bespoke projects to suit our customers’ requirements, serving as a one-stop supplier.
Our customers benefit from our in-depth, expert, industry knowledge, and we offer a full range of service, parts, and spares.
The Role
Due to the demand for our products and services we are seeking an Engineering Technician, to join our established team. You will work very closely with the Check Weigher / Repair Manager, offering a full range of engineering services and repairs.
Daily duties will include:
* Assembling and building a variety of equipment and bespoke products
* Inspecting, checking, maintaining, and repairing equipment, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems, whilst implementing effective solutions
* Calibrating scales, ensuring accurate weighing, using appropriate standards and procedures
* Providing technical support to customers, and internal / external stakeholders, answering questions about scale operation and troubleshooting, and offering guidance on best practices
* Maintaining an inventory of spare parts and tools needed for scale maintenance, repair, and ordering parts
* Assisting with the installation of new equipment and conducting demonstrations to show-case their features and capabilities
* Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, calibrations, and associated documentation
* Attending training and development courses, as required
* Maintaining good housekeeping, and complying with all health and safety legislation
* Assisting warehousing in moving machinery, packaging machines and similar equipment
Your duties may vary according to the changing needs of the company, provided such duties are reasonable given your knowledge skills and experience.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of working as an Engineering Technician in the same or a similar field
* A minimum of level 3 qualification as a mechanical / electrical engineer, within an industrial setting
* A minimum level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, (NVQ, City and Guilds, HND or equivalent)
Skills
* Ability to identify, diagnose and resolve technical issues independently and efficiently
* Experience with calibration procedures and standards
* Good team player
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal / external stakeholders, providing excellent support
* Fully conversant with Microsoft applications, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Hours
* 7.30.a.m. – 4.00.p.m. Monday to Thursday. 7.30.a.m. – 2.15.p.m. Friday
* 45 minutes daily break
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension
* 25 days holiday, (rising to 28 days after one years’ service), plus bank holidays