Back to search
Our client is a well established and successful manufacturer. They are seeking a skilled and motivated field-based Service Engineer to join their team within. You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of passenger lifts / vehicle tail lifts at various customer sites throughout the South of England. Â You will be based in the field in the south, but working in close conjunction with their office based After Sales Manager who will allocate work and support your day-to-day needs.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:
•   The role requires extensive travel, with working away from home when required, including overnight stays. Â
•   You must also be flexible with your working hours depending on the needs of the customer.
•   You are prepared to spend several weeks at their factory in Birmingham to undertake your training. During this time, the company will provide accommodation and meals.
Package:
•   £32k - £35k starting salary, subject to experience.
•   Overtime will be available and required from time to time. Candidates must be able to and willing to support with overtime working.
•   40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours are flexible subject to workload during any given week with a working schedule communicated weekly.
•   22 days holiday + Statutory Holidays + An extra day off for your birthday!
Equipment Provided:
•   Fully equipped van and fuel card (once trained)
•   Full set of essential tools for the role
•   Mobile Phone
•   Tablet
Responsibilities:
Installation and Commissioning:
•   Install and commission passenger lifts according to technical specifications and safety standards. This means travelling to a vehicle convertor factory and working to install and commission each lift while causing minimal disruption for the customer.
•   Perform site assessments to ensure appropriate installation conditions and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Servicing and Maintenance:
•   Conduct pre-planned routine maintenance and safety inspections of passenger lifts.
•   Complete LOLER Statutory Thorough Examinations and complete relevant paperwork.
•   Perform regular servicing and health checks on existing products for customers.
Warranty Support:
•   Travel to customer sites to respond to warranty calls.
•   Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults in a timely manner.
•   Replace or repair worn or defective parts to ensure the safe operation of lifts.
Full training will be given on their specific software systems. Day-to-day you won’t be micromanaged, so you need to be able to structure your workload independently.
Requirements:
•   At least 3 years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering and support is essential.
•   Previous experience with vehicle tail lifts (passenger or cargo) would be ideal but is not essential.
•   Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic engineering skills.
•   Good problem solving and analytical skills.
•   Experience in reading technical documents and drawings.
•   A good level of basic IT skill.Â
•   Good written and verbal communication skills. You’ll often need to explain complicated ideas in simple ways so the ability to do this with speed and accuracy are vital.Â
•   Good customer service skills including a friendly and positive personality
•   A full UK driving license.
•   A willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours.
•   The ability to work away from home when required, including overnight stays.
•   Physically fit and able to handle the demands of the job.
This job would suit someone with previous experience in a similar job such as; Tail Lift Fitter / Passenger Lift Installation Engineer / Mobile Service Engineer / Auto Electrician / Vehicle Mechanic / Coach Builder / Vehicle Assembler / Mechanical Fitter / Mobile Service Technician / HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / PSV Engineer / MHE or FLT Service Engineer, or someone mechanically minded from the Automotive industry (with some knowledge of vehicle electrics).
