Canon Professional Camera Repair Technician

Canon UK are looking for talented people to join us at an exciting time for our business, as we enter into a period of accelerated growth and development.

Do you want to work on the latest state of the art high tech photographic, video and broadcast equipment, travel to exciting destinations to provide technical support at major sporting events throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide, then read on.....

This dynamic role works as part of our Professional service team of trained camera and lens technicians, providing support to professional customers who use Canon cameras and lenses. With a love of technology and a strong interest in photography or videography, Canon welcomes those with experience in repair to apply to be a Canon professional camera repair technician in Elstree, Hertfordshire.

Once trained you will have to opportunity to support large scale events such as the Olympics, Football World Cup, Grand Prix’s, and many others.

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.

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.

Do you match with this role? Do not hesitate and apply! You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment, devoted to the world of technology and imagery.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Pay – Salary Range of £32,973 - £36,637 + productivity-based bonus scheme where you can earn an additional £4,000 per anum.
• This role offers you the opportunity to diagnose, repair, adjust and check all parameters relating to a range of Canon professional High tech photographic, video and broadcast equipment
• The chance to work at external venues supporting Canon at some of the biggest global events where needed
• Learning & Development – As a Company that encourages continuous learning you will always have resources and support available.
• 25 days holiday per year with the option to purchase more.
• Health & Wellbeing – Free private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, a network of mental health champions and discounted rates to Nuffield Health Gym.
• Employee discount – Up to 38% off products from our Canon store.
• Some other Benefits – Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans and charity volunteer days.

What we ask

You will:

• Ideally you will possess a technician repair background

• Have a strong eye for detail. Canon will provide training for experienced repair technicians with a background in repairing products at a similar level to Canon Imaging products.

• Have an interest in photography  and ideally will have used photographic products/technology in the past

• Happy to travel for occasional external events both in the UK and abroad

• Confident in liaising with a professional customer base via Email, Phone, or face to face

• Competent user of MS Office and various windows based operating systems.

• You will have an excellent command of English, written and verbal and possess confident customer service skills.

•  Full Driving License required

You will need

As a Camera and lens Repair Technician you will possess the following skills and expertise:

• An electrical and mechanical repairs background

• Engineering/Electrical engineering qualifications would be beneficial but not essential

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• An enjoyment of problem solving with the ability to fault find on various products

• Comfortable working to specific deadlines on a regular basis

• A keenness to develop and repair multiple items across the Canon range – Training provided

• Open to travel when needed

• Comfortable dealing with a professional customer base

Further Information

Salary – £32,973 - £36,637 depending on experience. Possibility of a workshop productivity bonus with max potential of £333 per month  after a successful probationary period. 

Location – Elstree, Hertfordshire

Closing date - Please apply as soon as possible

No agencies please

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.

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.

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