Service Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a multiskilled Service Engineer to join their team. This role involves traveling both domestically and internationally to install and service packaging machinery for large-scale customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, along with excellent customer communication abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skillset while consulting in diverse manufacturing environments around the globe. If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical fault-finding skills.
• Excellent customer relation skills and ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Install and service packaging equipment both domestically and internationally.
• Conduct equipment surveys and provide solutions to optimize performance.
• Support factory equipment manufacturing when not in the field.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC Knowledge

Customer Communication

Pneumatics Knowledge

Job description

Title: Service Engineer

Location: Dartford - North Kent Site Based (with UK and Overseas Travel)

Industry: Production / Packaging / Manufacturing

Shifts: Monday - Friday (flexibility to work away required)

Salary: Circa 35,000 - 38,000 per annum + Overtime & Expenses Covered

We are hiring for a multiskilled service engineer with several years experience working with automated production or manufacturing equipment to join the team on a permanent basis. IF you are looking to develop your skillsets and consult different manufacturing environments across the world this could be the role for you!

The purpose of this role is to service and install packaging machinery for large scale customers across the globe. It requires a high level of expertise in installing, training, and servicing our equipment, while adhering to all customer safety policies. Excellent customer communication is essential, as you will be the primary point of contact on-site. You will also conduct equipment surveys and provide solutions to optimize performance. When not in the field, you will support the factory's equipment manufacturing process.

The Role:

• Install and service packaging equipment domestically and internationally.
• Possess strong mechanical and electrical skills (mechanic bias), troubleshooting abilities, and basic PLC knowledge.
• Work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Willingness to travel extensively (including internationally) and work extended periods away from home.
• Report to the service manager and contribute new ideas for equipment improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and fundamental understanding of electrical fault-finding; basic pneumatics knowledge a plus.
• Excellent customer relation skills and ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, maintain organization, and adapt to flexible work hours.
• Clean driving license preferred.

Titles; Multiskilled, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineer, Technician, Electrical, Automation, Project, EC&I, Production, Manufacturing Engineer or Technician.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.