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Job Title: Service Engineer
Location: Worchester/Stafford/Birmingham
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000
On-Target Earnings (OTE): Up to £50,000
Overtime: Paid after 38 hours (Time & a Half)
Benefits:
- Fully expensed company vehicle with door-to-door travel
- Minimal nights away required
- Up to 11% pension contribution (company-matched plus an additional 4%)
- Annual performance-based bonus of £2,000 - £3,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded provider of packaging automation equipment, supplying innovative solutions to a wide range of industries. Their expertise lies in designing and manufacturing advanced check-weighers, vision inspection systems, and X-ray technology to ensure precision, quality, and compliance in production environments.
With a strong reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions and excellent customer service, the company is growing its team and seeking a Technical Service Engineer to support its expanding client base across Scotland and surrounding areas.
The Role
As a Technical Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of high-tech industrial automation equipment at client sites. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment is installed correctly, operates efficiently, and is maintained to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electrical and Wiring Expertise: Read, interpret, and work with electrical schematics to ensure correct wiring and system connections.
- Installation and Commissioning: Set up and integrate new machinery, ensuring systems are fully operational and meet client specifications.
- Preventative Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct planned preventive maintenance (PPM), diagnose technical issues, and repair breakdowns efficiently.
- HMI and Control Systems: Work with input/output (I/O) cards and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to configure and optimize machine functionality.
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Utilize fault-finding techniques to quickly identify and resolve technical issues, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Customer Support and Training: Provide clear technical support to clients, offering guidance on machine operation and troubleshooting procedures.
- Travel Requirements: Cover a large geographical area with a company vehicle, supporting customers across Scotland. Minimal overnight stays required.
- Overtime Availability: Be willing to work additional hours when required, with time-and-a-half pay offered for overtime beyond 38 hours per week.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, experience working with industrial machinery, and a proactive, hands-on approach to technical service.
Requirements:
- City & Guilds qualification or extensive relevant experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- Strong knowledge of electrical wiring, control panels, and 240V/3-phase electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
- Experience with HMI and automation control systems is highly desirable.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently.
- Willingness to travel across Scotland and work flexible hours when required.
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values its engineers and invests in their professional development. With a highly competitive salary, strong benefits package, and excellent earning potential, this role offers long-term career progression and job security in a growing industry.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact Daniel Walton at (phone number removed).
