Machine Control Applications Engineer - Bristol

GAP Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Control Application Engineer! This exciting role involves setting up and calibrating machine control equipment, providing technical support, and participating in a comprehensive training program. You will work both in the depot and in the field, ensuring top-notch service for clients. With a strong emphasis on employee development and internal promotion, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Desirable knowledge of construction machinery.
• Ideally knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Setting up machine control equipment on site.
• Providing technical support for machine control products.

Skills

Construction Machinery Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Job details

Reference: 008238

Publication start date: 17/02/2025

Job description

Post title: Machine Control Application Engineer

Division: Survey - Technician

Location: 19, Avonbridge Trading Estate, Atlantic Rd, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9QD, United Kingdom, South West, Bristol Survey Machine Control

Contract type: Permanent Full Time

Hours: 42.50 per week

About the role

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Machine Control Applications Engineer will be responsible for:

1. Setting up machine control equipment on site.
2. Depot and field-based work with on-machine and off-machine products.
3. On-site calibration of machine control equipment and learning onboard software.
4. Following correct procedures for commissioning and decommissioning equipment.
5. Establishing site control, installing GPS base stations, and localizing GPS equipment.
6. Providing technical support for all products within the machine control portfolio to GAP Group's customers via site visits or telephone.

This role involves travel and overnight stays, and offers a 2-year training program to qualify as a fully trained on-site machine control engineer.

About you

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Desirable: construction machinery knowledge.
• Ideally: knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems (full training provided).
• Strong team player with initiative.
• Willingness to undertake advanced training.
• Full UK driving license.

About us

GAP Hire Solutions offers equipment hire across the UK through 11 divisions. Benefits include profit sharing, loyalty holidays, staff social fund, and extensive training opportunities. We promote internally and value our employees' development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness programs

Next steps

If you're interested and meet the profile, upload your CV and complete our application form. We look forward to hearing from you!

GAP Group is an equal opportunities employer.