Canon Trainee Repair Technician 23 views

Do you have a passion for delivering an excellent customer experience and want to be part of a
dynamic and driven team? If the answer is yes, please read on….

We are searching for talented school and college leavers who have a passion for electronics and technology that want to develop their skills and learn new skills in a working environment. Gain invaluable experience in a busy, professional workshop.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global brand as a trainee technician, the role will involve working within an internal mentor and team of service technicians repairing and servicing consumer and professional camera and video equipment.  This trainee role will present you with many opportunities to develop and enhance your technical skills with a goal of becoming a trained Canon technician following the trainee role.

What we give

With Canon, you’ll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We’ll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You’ll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.

Here are some of the benefits we offer at Canon to support our employee’s wellbeing:

• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare and wider medical plan
• Up to 38% Discount on Canon products
• Flexible benefits policy
• Free parking on site
• Excellent Subsidized restaurant
• Discounted rates at Nuffield Health Gym
• Partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions
• Learning & Development Opportunities

You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities at our state-of-the-art EMEA HQ at Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.

What we ask

This role offers you the opportunity to learn how to:

• diagnose, repair, adjust and check all parameters relating to a range of Canon imaging products including entry level camera’s, professional DSLR bodies, camcorders, lenses and accessories to the required company standards using state of the art computer-controlled test equipment.
• You will develop electronics test and repair experience through technical training provided by an internal Canon mentor.
• Liaise with existing experienced Canon repair technicians to develop your own skill set and develop your experience
• Interact with other department to develop your skillset away from the workshop on subjects such as Customer service, specialised helpdesk queries, spares parts allocations and more.
• You will also maintain accurate repair documentation using Canon systems and processes.

Your career at Canon is important and we encourage you to own your career with the support and guidance of your Manager.

We need people who can achieve the exceptional, by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.

• A self-starter with an enthusiastic attitude to learning from our experienced technicians.
• Have a strong interest in how electronics function that can be put to use in repairing and servicing Canon’s high-tech electronic products.
• Be able to demonstrate tenacity when faced with difficult technical situations, people, or challenges.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills and act in a professional manner whilst representing Canon.
• Be able to demonstrate a level of dexterity and co-ordination in disassembling and reassembling products and devices, as well as develop fault finding skills
• Have an interest in fault finding electrical equipment and keen to develop your skills in line with ever changing technology.
• Be computer literate and able to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.  Have good data analysis skills and a desire to succeed.

You will need

As a Trainee you will need to possess the following skills and expertise:

• A strong interest in repairing electrical products
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Accountable for your own workload
• Possess a flexible approach, to learning and working
• A self determination to learn and develop to reach the level of a Canon Professional technician
• You will enjoy problem solving and creating cost effective solutions to problems.
• Self-Development is important at Canon and you will be encouraged to take further training to develop the skills you may need to become successful in the role with the support and guidance of your Team Leader.

Further Information

Salary Up to  £24,963 dependent on experience plus company benefits
Location – Elstree, Hertfordshire
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Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.