Field Service Engineer

We are specialists in lifting equipment and are part of a larger group with over 80 years' experience in bespoke customer solutions. We are looking for a hands-on Field Service Engineer who is a problem solver to play crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of our world leading crane and gantry solutions. Are you looking to reach new heights in your career?  
 
BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000
 
BENEFITS:
· 25 days holiday + stats
· Company Van with personal use
· Company credit card & fuel card
· Travel Allowance
· Paid overtime
· Company pension contribution of 5%
· Life assurance
· Healthcare
 
LOCATION: Home based covering Northamptonshire and surrounding areas - Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Rugby, Rushden, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, St Neots, Leicester, Wisbech, Watford, Banbury, Coventry, Bicester, Oxford, Market Harborough
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engiener - Cranes, Lifting Equipment, LEEA, Hydraulics
 
As our Field Service Engineer, you'll be based at home, reporting into the Service Manager. Our head office is in Northampton but a typical day for you would be working on the scheduled maintenance of our industry leading Crane and Gantry solutions at customer sites. You may also react to breakdowns and emergencies when they occur within your allocated area with a minimum of 1 days' notice.
 
You will:
· Service & maintain our Gantry Cranes on customer sites.
· Conduct routine inspections and ensure all systems are in optimal working order.
· Perform diagnostics checks and troubleshoot Mechanical, Electrical and controls systems.
· Liaise with customers, contractors and head office to ensure you deliver a top-quality service.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engiener - Cranes, Lifting Equipment, LEEA, Hydraulics
 
Ideally, you're a qualified Service Engineer with a proven track record of maintaining heavy machinery ideally Cranes or Lifting Equipment.
 
You will demonstrate:
· A strong understanding of Mechanical / Hydraulic systems.
· The ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
· Hands-on experience of Motors / gearboxes / contactor control / invertor control
· Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.
 
THE COMPANY:
 
Since 1994 we've specialised in the design, manufacturing, and testing of overhead factory cranes and gantry solutions to empower industries across the UK. With a collective experience of over 80 years, we offer reliable and efficient lifting systems for diverse business needs. We take pride in being a reliable partner, delivering solutions that exceed our clients' expectations.
 
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Lifting Engineer, Crane Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Cranes & Hoists, Lifting Equipment, Material Handling, Rail, Cranes, Heavy Engineering, Capital Equipment
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
 
REF: ZH17888, Wallace Hind Selection