Service Engineer

Service Engineer – Are you a hands-on individual with a knack for working collaboratively in a high-performance team

If so, they are looking for a Service Engineer to join our team in Framlingham, Suffolk on afull-time basis.

Why Them

They pride themselves on being one of the leaders in trailer and spreader manufacturing in the UK. Their mission is to deliver quality, reliability, and performance to their customers in the agricultural sector. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, their robust range of products, including farm trailers and manure spreaders, ensures that they meet the evolving challenges of modern agriculture.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: Pay is £15-£16 per hour for a 39-hour week (£30,420 to £32,448 per annum depending on experience)
• Holiday: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime at 1.33 for the first 8 hours overtime and 1.5 for any hours after 47 hours have been worked (Travelling time is paid at the same rates)
• Bonus Scheme for all factory staff
• Company pension scheme
• Annual occupational health & hearing checks
• Annual Christmas Shutdown (normally 2 weeks)
• Training with external trainers e.g Forklift, Crane movements, First Aid
• Free on-site parking
• Use of Company Van when working away from the factory

About the role:

As a Service Engineer you will play a vital role in producing and maintaining top-of-the-line trailers and machinery. Your work will ensure that they continue to uphold a reputation for quality and customer satisfaction while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. In this role you will be working Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Warranty Repairs: Carry out warranty repairs on trailers and machinery in both factory settings and on-site at farms. This includes welding and repairs to critical components such as suspension, axles, rams, brakes, and load cells. You'll liaise directly with owners or farm managers to ensure repairs are understood and executed efficiently.
• Production of Trailers and Machinery: Work from technical drawings produced by their design department to manufacture trailers and machinery. This includes operating machinery, using overhead cranes, and assisting with other production tasks as needed.
• Quality Control: Uphold their commitment to quality by ensuring every product meets customer expectations, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining a tidy, safe working environment.
• Team Collaboration: Be an active and flexible member of the team, assisting colleagues and stepping outside your usual tasks when necessary. Your positive attitude will help foster a supportive team atmosphere.
• Customer Engagement: Represent the company during farm visits and demonstrations, showcasing their products and features to customers.

About you:

You will need previous experience in a production environment, ideally with proficiency in MIG welding and a solid understanding of hydraulics and electrical wiring related to trailers. Hold a full UK driving licence and the willingness to travel across the UK. Strong Communication skills to   effectively liaise with customers and team members alike, ensuring a seamless repair and production process. Be a dedicated team player, who can embrace change with a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.

Training will be available, so if you're eager to learn and grow, we want to hear from you! please apply by forwarding your CV including as soon as possible, with up-to-date contact details.

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Additional keywords: Farm Machinery, Welding, Mechanical Repairs, Agricultural Equipment, Engineering, Service, Engineer

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