This is very likely location and industry dependent. FWIW I'm mid forties, still love being 'hands on' with tech, and am based in the UK. I know a load of folk

This is very likely location and industry dependent. FWIW I'm mid forties, still love being 'hands on' with tech, and am based in the UK. I know a load of folks my age and above and never heard of any age-related rejections. Experience on the contrary seems to be welcomed. YMMV.