Field Service Engineer

National Role UK wide.

Basic £44,939, Shift Allowance £5,849.37, Call Out Allowance £3,287.33

Total £54,075.20 + 10% Bonus, Overtime and Company Car, OTE £68,000

40 hours per week 0800 1700

Call out Contracted 1 week in 3.

25 holidays

I am recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join my client. Electrical and Mechanical experience is essential

Key Responsibilities:

The Field Service Engineer will primarily be responsible for the visited maintenance contracts which vary in complexity and size. There will also be a requirement to support our Resident site teams as required. Reporting to the Service Coordinator, the Field Service Engineer will be eager though safety conscious, with a track record of owning problems and taking them through to successful completion. Offering support and assistance to the UK resident sites as required to fulfil the high standards of support we offer, providing another aspect of customer service.

Skills & Knowledge:

Key responsibilities

Electrical strip-down/re-assembly, field wiring, machine calibration and system testing

Working against a timeframe to complete reactive repairs

Interact with on-site management keeping them informed of repair and maintenance progression and addressing their concerns in a professional manner

Show hands-on ownership of issues to achieve a quick time resolution

Ability to interpret and redesign electrical circuit diagrams

Appreciate Health & Safety considerations regarding given tasks and be able to carry out risk assessments

Mechanical aptitude including the ability to read assembly drawings

Working knowledge of S7 and S5 Siemens PLC

Working knowledge of soft-start and variable speed invertors

Working knowledge of pneumatic circuits and components

Working knowledge of distributed I/O systems and processes

Operate hand tools and be able to assemble parts onto equipment

Ability to follow set-up instructions, assembly drawings and check lists

Ability to compile complete and concise visit and breakdown reports

Liaising with members of the different engineering departments sharing knowledge and information.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Minimum qualification NVQ level 3 or equivalent (BTEC/City & Guilds)
Proven experience of dealing with electro-mechanical/PLC/hardware faults and preventative maintenance operations as part of a home-based support infrastructure.
PLC knowledge
Ability to read electrical drawings
Practical working knowledge of physics
Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills
Ability to learn skills quickly
Attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
Superior communications skills
Reliable, self motivated and ability to think on their feet
Willing to learn and adapt to changing role requirements
Strong team player
Appreciation of Cultural Diversity

Benefits:

25 days holiday, Healthcare, Pension, Dental Cover, Optical Cover and more.

Vacancy Details:

This is a permanent position with an immediate start available.

Experience in the following will be advantageous:

Suited candidates previously hold roles such as:

Application Process:
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV.

We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

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