Area Service Engineer

ReQuire Consultancy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking a Service Engineer to maintain and repair automatic hand wash dryers across Devon and Cornwall. The successful candidate will have strong maintenance experience with electromechanical systems and possess the necessary qualifications. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including a company van and overtime pay.

Benefits

Christmas bonus based on performance

Overtime paid weekly at 1.5x hourly rate

Company van and fuel provided

Company workwear and PPE provided

24 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience with electromechanical systems necessary.
• Must possess IET Wiring Regulation certification.
• Ability to adapt to varied working conditions is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and replace products as necessary.
• Conduct site-based commissioning work.
• Respond to planned maintenance under service contracts.

Skills

Proven maintenance experience with electromechanical systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A keen eye for detail

Flexibility and adaptability

Good organizational skills

Education

IET Wiring Regulation, BS 7671, 18th Edition

Tools

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Position: Service Engineer

We are recruiting for a Service Engineer to join a team, based primarily in the Devon/Cornwall area, although the role may require travel to other parts of South West region.

Role Overview:
As a Service Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will involve servicing and maintaining a range of automatic hand wash dryers and associated sanitary ware. You will work under service contracts, respond to warranty works, and assist with site-based commissioning projects when required.

Ideal Candidate:
This role is suited to someone with experience in similar engineering roles, particularly those familiar with loan or remote working. The successful candidate will need:

• Proven maintenance experience with electromechanical systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A keen eye for detail and thoroughness in all tasks

• Flexibility and adaptability to a varied working day

• Good organizational skills to manage your own weekly calendar

Required Skills:

• Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing experience

• Minimum qualifications: IET Wiring Regulation, BS 7671, 18th Edition

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and replace products as necessary

• Site-based commissioning work

• Respond to planned maintenance under service contracts

• Attend breakdowns and take timely action

• Non-contract work as required

• Manage your working calendar and schedule

• Provide detailed reports after work completion

• Occasionally cover other zones in the UK outside of Devon & Cornwall

• Maintain tools and equipment, and ensure stock of spare parts in the works van

• Care for and maintain the company vehicle, ensuring service intervals are met

• Perform weekly vehicle inspections as per the maintenance schedule

• Assist with other work or assembly production as required

• Overnight stays as necessary

Work Environment:

• Public conveniences

• Schools

• Transport systems (e.g., trains)

• Secure facilities (e.g., prisons, police stations, psychiatric healthcare)

• Site-based work

• Loan working

Training:
Comprehensive technical, quality, and health and safety training will be provided as part of the induction process. Additional external training will be offered depending on the successful candidate’s skills and needs.

Location:
Primary areas: Devon & Cornwall zones

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: circa £31,000 per year

• Christmas bonus based on company and personal performance

• Overtime paid weekly at 1.5x the hourly rate

• Overnight allowance: £30 per night (when staying away)

• Site Supervisor Subsidy: £50 per week (if supervising another staff member on-site)

• Company van and fuel provided (available for private use)

• Company workwear and PPE provided

Working Hours:

• 39 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Holiday:

• 24 days’ paid holiday (pro-rated), plus statutory bank holidays.

• Three days must be kept for the Christmas/New Year period.

If you are a highly skilled, adaptable, and organized engineer seeking a new challenge with a supportive, growing company, we’d love to hear from you!