Field Service Engineer

Palfinger UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a Field Service Engineer or Plant Fitter looking for a new challenge?

Interested in receiving the latest manufacturer training allowing you to become an expert on our cranes?

Palfinger UK is the exclusive UK distributor for the premium Palfinger Lorry Cranes and Epsilon Recycling Cranes.

Due to demand, we have an exciting opening for a Field Service Engineer to join our specialist aftersales team.

We're looking for a suitable engineer who ideally lives in the Aberdeen area, or the wider region.

Exceptional field service support is at the heart of our business. We're trusted to supply and maintain some of the world's most advanced and innovative lifting machines.

This is your chance to become a specialist field service engineer, managing your own territory and maintaining our advanced cranes.

Duties:

It's a highly professional environment.

You'll be based from home and provided with all the specialist equipment & technology necessary. Each day you'll be visiting our customers across the region, conducting the following:

1. Routine crane servicing & warranty work.
2. Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues on customer sites.
3. Performing thorough examinations / LOLER inspections and necessary compliance checks.
4. Providing technical support to customers.

Training

We offer a comprehensive manufacturer training schedule that builds on your knowledge and develops you into an experienced Palfinger Field Service Engineer.

You'll receive full support & robust training every step of the way.

We're also committed to future-proof your skills, and training continues throughout your career with us! You'll become an electrical and diagnostic expert - ensuring your skills remain up to date with the latest technology as it advances.

What's in it for you?

Palfinger UK are committed to the ongoing development of our Field Service Engineers helping you to achieve your maximum potential.

Our extensive company benefits reward you now and as your career progresses through our company, these include:

1. A market leading salary, based on your capability & experience - with annual pay reviews.
2. Opportunities to advance to Senior Field Service Engineer pay grades.
3. Extensive overtime if you wish to increase your earnings.
4. Formal manufacturer & ALLMI training.
5. Cross-divisional career development plans, providing you with a wide variety of future job opportunities across Palfinger and the wider T H White group.
6. Sociable working patterns with no evenings/weekends.
7. High specification Mercedes company van.
8. 23.5 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays, rising with service.
9. Company 'smart' pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 8.5% after a qualifying period.
10. Life Assurance cover providing up to 5 times salary with service.
11. Share Plan - providing our Service Engineers with a real stake in the business.
12. Staff discounts on a huge variety of products (such as tools, clothing, footwear, household and selected machinery lines) at our stores.

Our ideal applicant

If you're passionate about your work, with a strong customer focus you'll fit right in!

It's essential that you're an existing field service engineer with mechanical, hydraulic & electrical experience maintaining similar equipment such as construction plant, agricultural machinery, cranes, HGV's, Forklifts, Tailifts etc.

Ideally applicants should hold a recognised apprenticeship, C&G or NVQ in a relevant discipline.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Want to know more about what a career with Palfinger holds?

Apply now to find out.