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An office equipment service technician is responsible for the instalment, maintenance and repair of office equipment such as photocopiers, computers, printers and scanners.

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What does an Office equipment service technician do?

Returning defective equipment to a repair centre
Writing maintenance reports
Diagnosing and fixing faults on site
Logging repairs
Training office staff to use new equipment
Installing new or refurbished equipment
Completing scheduled maintenance checks

At times an office equipment service technician may be required to also undertake technical sales duties, which entail communicating and discussing with clients their business requirements, upgrades and replacements of equipment and systems.

Skills & interests required for an Office equipment service technician

You'll need excellent practical skills, and be capable of reading technical diagrams and manuals.

Other skills include:

What hours does an Office equipment service technician typically do?

An office equipment service technician typically works normal business hours which are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. However, they may be required to be on call to deal emergency out-of-hours issues.

What environment is an Office equipment service technician based in?

At an office or repair centre.

How much does an Office equipment service technician travel?

An office equipment service technician may have to attend many different offices throughout their working day, so travel will be required on a daily basis.

How much does an Office equipment service technician get paid?

The starting salary for an office equipment service technician is £18,000 per annum. After a few years of experience, the salary will increase to between £24,000 and £28,000 per annum. Highly experienced technicians can earn £35,000** per annum.

Perks & benefits

Office equipment service technicians have the potential to specialise in areas like IT services, contract management, helpdesk support or training. With experience there is also the opportunity to move towards freelance work and be your own boss.

What qualifications does an Office equipment service technician need?

There are currently no set entry requirements for the role of office equipment service technician. Experience in electronics, electrical servicing and PC repair would be advantageous. Undertaking an academic course in electronic or engineering will help you to develop the skills needed for the job.