Robot Maintenance Support Technician
- South East England London
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3-6 Months
Start Date: Immediate
Join a global leader in innovation - one whose robotics projects are transforming how the world works. We're looking for a Robot Maintenance Support Technician to support the daily operations and health of an advanced robotic fleet within a fast-paced R&D lab in London.
This is a hands-on contract role ideal for someone with 1-3 years' experience in a technical support or technician setting, especially if you've had exposure to robotics or automation systems - even in academic or early-career environments.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Maintain robotic fleet health by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving both hardware and software issues
- Develop and assess workflows to identify and solve previously unknown technical problems
- Perform code repository tasks: create local changes, submit/review CLs (changelists), and support configuration tracking
- Keep the robotic fleet database accurate by updating hardware statuses, assigning notes, and managing check-in/out workflows
- Assist in creating onboarding and training documentation for new team members
- Participate in and contribute to Monthly Business Reviews
- Hands-on: Soldering, crimping, cable harnessing
- Diagnosing and replacing faulty hardware components
- Experience with robot test benches and simulation environments
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong documentation and communication habits
- 1-3 years' experience in a technical support, robotics, or technician role
- Exposure to robotic systems - professional, academic, or hobbyist
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage technical logs and documentation
- Eagerness to work in a hybrid R&D lab setting, solving real-world robotics challenges
Apply now for an immediate start.