Service Engineer

Due to continued growth, a multi-national OEM of capital equipment is looking to hire a Service Engineer into their established team.

This globally recognized leader of specialist purpose machinery offers a fantastic training and remuneration package. In return, they're looking for experienced electrical/mechanical machine tool engineers who are flexible towards UK travel and overnight stays during the week.

The machinery is fully automated and has CNC controls, as well as conveyor feed systems to offer full autonomy over the manufacturing process.

Benefits include a realistic OTE of £65 - £70K in year one, which includes door-to-door and overtime, choice of either hybrid car or van, overnight allowances, credit card for all expenses and fuel, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, a fantastic pension scheme, and a number of other great benefits which can be provided.

Responsibilities for the Service Engineer include:

1. Installation & commissioning of special purpose machinery all over the UK & Ireland
2. Carry out breakdown maintenance repairs both electrically and mechanically
3. Fault finding on PLCs to interrogate the machine, also using a work laptop to run diagnostics on the machine software
4. Routine service and inspection visits
5. Providing end user support to customers as well as training and equipment demonstrations
6. Completing all job sheets and documentation accurately to return back to the office

Training on the machinery will be offered through a mixture of job shadowing, as well as time spent in Europe where the machines are built.

To be successful in this position, we're looking for the following previous experience and skills:

1. Previously a Field Service Engineer of capital equipment or heavy industry machinery
2. Hold an electrical qualification or some form of electrical training certification
3. Have a solid understanding of PLCs and how to fault find
4. A strong knowledge of power supplies, controls, and electrical test equipment is essential
5. The ability to work all over the UK, spending time away from home in hotels as required
6. Clean driver's license