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Field Mechanical Engineer

Discover Retail
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Darwen, Lancashire BB3 0QT

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Field Mechanical Engineer is based at HQ Lower Darwen with a salary of circa £45,000, depending on experience, and an OTE of approximately £52-54K including overtime and annual bonus.
  • The position requires 75-80% travel across the UK and Europe, including countries like Spain, Italy, France, and Switzerland.
  • Candidates should have field or multi-site experience, a hands-on approach, and essential exposure to maintenance and mechanical installation.
  • A degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical maintenance is required, alongside basic knowledge of electronics and electrical systems.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

ROLE: Field Mechanical Engineer LOCATION: HQ Lower Darwen. SALARY:

Circa £45’000 dependent on experience. Plus overtime + annual bonus.

OTE approx. 52-54K.

Company Vehicle + ½ day finish on a Friday.

Growing as a global engineering manufacturer throughout UK, Europe and US. They have established and continue to build a leading reputation for quality and reliability serving Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Chemical and High Value Industrial industries. This growth business leads a group of 4 successful brands with a combined global turnover of $140 million.We are currently searching for a Field Mechanical Engineer to join the team supporting the customer on site, providing technical direction, technical solutions needed for installation or maintenance of the designed bespoke equipment. 75-80% travel. UK, Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland.Field Mechanical Engineer key skills:

  • Field or Multi Site experience is important.
  • Hands on approach is absolutely key.
  • Essential exposure to maintenance and mechanical installation.
  • Ability to diagnose equipment, ability to read and understand system schematics, technical drawings.
  • Ability to travel UK and Europe with a UK driving license.
  • Experience with hand and power tools.
  • Ideally with some exposure from product movement or handling. (Could be from the Food/ waste recycling/ confectionery / pharmaceutical /Paint/Bakery or Building industry.)

Field Mechanical Engineer attributes:

  • The ideal Field Mechanical Engineer candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, with an interest in manufacturing or an interest of working within a technical environment.
  • Educated to degree level with mechanical engineering or mechanical maintenance HND or degree.
  • Basic knowledge of Electronics and Electrical systems.
  • Welding, Fabrication, Rigging.
  • Ability to climb vertical ladders, and work at heights.
  • Ability to balance many tasks at the same time. Time management is key.
  • Positive attitude and manner.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Excellent communicator to develop and build customer relationships.

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