Equipment Technician

Location: Dagenham, East London
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: On-site | 40 hours per week | Rotating shifts

We are looking for a practical and organised Equipment Technician to join their busy operation in Dagenham. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring specialist rental equipment is prepared, tested, maintained and ready for use.

As an Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards across a large inventory of specialist rental equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, checking and testing equipment before and after rental

• Carrying out PAT testing and functional checks

• Completing minor repairs and identifying/reporting damaged equipment

• Ensuring equipment meets required quality and safety standards

• Updating inventory and asset management systems accurately

• Supporting stock control and equipment tracking

• Liaising with external contractors where required

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

• Following health & safety procedures, including manual and mechanical handling

• Working closely with operational teams and senior management to meet business requirements

We're looking for someone who is practical, organised and detail-focused
, with a strong commitment to quality.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with equipment, tools, electrical products or technical equipment

• PAT testing experience or knowledge would be advantageous

• Confidence carrying out basic checks, fault identification and minor repairs

• Good IT skills and the ability to learn in-house asset management systems

• Experience working in a fast-paced operational, warehouse, technical or equipment environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A proactive, hands-on approach

• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends when required

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:00am and 8:00pm
, including some weekend work.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary

• Regular overtime opportunities

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Private health insurance

• Pension scheme

• Life insurance

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Opportunity to develop within an established international business

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to build a career within a specialist technical environment.