Electrical/Mechanical Technician

Job Introduction

Serco is a partner of choice to the European Institutions and other International Organisations. For the past 30 years, we have been providing European and International Organisations a wide range of services including ICT services in support, infrastructure, operations and development as well as managing different contact centres for the key European Institutions, agencies and organisations, in Germany and across Europe.

What connects the ever-growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service –
To keep ahead, we have to evolve continually and enhance the way we deliver our services. Everyone in Serco has a role to play, here.

Serco provides the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

We are hiring an Electrical / mechanical Technician for our prestigious partner Defence in Paderborn.

Serco Defence is part of the Serco Group and is trusted by military organisations around the world to deliver critical support services and operate sensitive facilities. We have deep expertise in delivering high quality services at an optimized costing due to specialized know-how with innovation and operational excellence.   

If you like to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment, this opportunity can answer to your expectation.

We look forward to meeting you!  Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.

At Serco, we do not only offer a career but also the opportunity to join a community where everyone’s wellbeing matters, by living out the Serco values in all we do!

Role Responsibility

Are you looking to secure a career in a public sector environment? We would love to hear from you! 

As Electrical / mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:

• As part of a small team onsite the Sennelager range complex, you are tasked with inspection, maintenance and repair of infantry and tank targets and various associated equipment in use on the military ranges.
• The equipment has mechanical, pneumatic and electrical/electronic components that need to be repaired or replaced, as required.
• Most of the work is performed in the workshop but some equipment (like diesel generators) is located on the various ranges and need to be inspected in situ.

In return, we offer a friendly, supportive and professional environment that respects your work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of public services in Germany and around the world.

Successful Candidate

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

• Relevant, practical experience working with and repairing electrical/electronic components (specifically experience with batteries, soldering and repairing circuit boards).
• Relevant, practical experience with mechanical works and repairs (metal, plastic, pneumatic systems).
• Familiarity with relevant tools and techniques.
• Good knowledge of German HSE regulations.
• Team-player and open personality – must be comfortable working closely together in a small team and small workshop
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Creativity – must excel at proactively finding solutions for ways to repair things (for some of the legacy systems spare parts are not always available)
• Customer-focussed: Priority must be binding solutions and getting things done to address the customer’s needs

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED 

• German / English (most people on site speak German but for communication with the customer, English is required).
• EU driving license (B): Large site and sometimes equipment has to be transported. A car will be provided onsite for these tasks.
• Electrical engineering, certified electrical technician, or similar preferred.

Package Description

Excellent Salary 

Corporate Benefits Package 

Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

Data Protection:

For more information on how the personal data in your application is process, please see the link Data Protection policy here. 

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