Electrical Field Technician

Merit Careers Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks experienced electrical engineers for field service roles. You will perform repairs, maintenance, and servicing of lifting equipment. The role requires knowledge of electrical engineering, proficiency in troubleshooting, and safety commitment. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, regular paid overtime, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company van and specialized training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van with satellite navigation

Corporate clothing

Mobile telephone

Contributory pension

Sales bonus scheme

Life assurance scheme

Specialized training on high-quality products

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of LOLER/PUWER regulations.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hoists preferred, full training provided.
• Good grasp of English language (verbal and written).
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights.
• Hold a current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overload travelling cranes.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety-related issues.
• Complete appropriate documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting equipment

Customer consultation

Safety commitment

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent

Tools

3-phase motor contactor control circuits

110/48 volt relay and contactor circuits

Job description

Candidates must have an electrical discipline and ideally experience/knowledge of LOLER/PUWER regulations.

We are looking for experienced electrical engineers to join our existing field service team, who are involved in the repair, maintenance and service of our customers’ lifting equipment, service inspection contracts, refurbishment and modernisation projects, installation, testing and certification of overhead cranes and hoists.

You are paid from the moment you leave your home in the morning, regular paid overtime after the basic 39 hours, there is ample opportunity for overtime, call out payment

Your main responsibilities will include:

• You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overload travelling cranes.
• Trouble- shooting equipment malfunctions.
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues.
• Completing appropriate documentation.

What we are looking for in you:

• You must be apprentice-trained or equivalent and fully conversant with electrical engineering disciplines.
• Engineering experience: Electrical: 415v ac 3 phase motor contactor control circuits both squirrel cage and wound rotor. A good understanding of 110/48 volt relay and contactor circuits. Some frequency speed control device experience. Mechanical: Medium to large drive couplings, brakes and reduction gearboxes.
• Knowledge of the above tasks and the associated risks when working at height.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hoists is preferred, full product training will be given.
• Willingness to work rostered day shift [pattern) 5 days out of 7 (39 hours over 5 days) Scheduled weekend working will attract enhanced premiums. Working one weekend in every month.
• Good grasp of the English language (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills as there is extensive customer contact.
• Proven commitment to safety.
• You must be physically fit and able to work at heights.
• Willingness to work extra hours.
• Hold a current driving licence.

What we offer:

Committed to the personal development of all employees and can proudly confirm that these positions include a host of benefits. A Company van with satellite navigation, corporate clothing and mobile telephone are provided. An attractive remuneration/benefits package is offered including a good base salary (dependent upon skills and experience), you are paid from the moment you leave your home in the morning, regular paid overtime after the basic 39 hours, there is ample opportunity for overtime, call out payment, contributory pension, sales bonus scheme, life assurance scheme, specialised training on high quality products, provision of all equipment etc.