Engineering Technician

Pangea Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a market-leading company as an Engineering Technician specializing in food equipment. This role involves maintaining high-speed automation equipment, assisting in machinery repairs, and preparing stock for customer demonstrations. Join a friendly and supportive team that values quality and innovation, and enjoy benefits like a generous pension scheme, healthcare options, and a commitment to employee development. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

EAP - Smart Health Benefits

Death in Service Scheme 4 x salary

Healthcare options after probation

Employee Referral Scheme

Time Away From Work (TAFW)

Talent program, training & development

Modern air-conditioned offices

Free parking available on-site

Qualifications

• Certified electrical qualifications with strong electrical and mechanical skills.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse organization and assist in machinery repairs.
• Prepare and test machinery for customer demonstrations and trials.
• Refurbish and assess returned machinery and components.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical skills

Understanding of pneumatic systems

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)

Fork truck driving license

Education

Certified electrical qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Client is a Market Leader in the Industry with a fantastic team and an amazing reputation for quality, innovation and customer care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this incredible company, this is a new position in the business, which enables someone to soon establish themselves as a valued asset to the team.

Engineering Technician - Food Equipment (Onsite)

High Speed Automation Equipment

Responsibilities include:

1. Warehouse organisation and general housekeeping
2. Machinery conditioning
3. Keep tracking systems up to date
4. Assisting in the setup of customer demonstrations and trials
5. Testing and refurbishing various parts and machinery

General description:

1. Housekeeping and organisation of stock machinery and associated components
2. Housekeeping of demo and repair areas, including tools and associated equipment
3. Assisting in machinery repairs with the service team
4. Preparing an area and readying machinery for demonstrations and trials in conjunction with the sales team
5. Returning machinery and areas to a suitable condition after demonstrations and trials
6. Assisting in machinery repairs with the service team ensuring parts availability for repairs to be carried out
7. Testing and preparing stock/rental machinery prior to site delivery
8. Testing and preparing returned machinery
9. Refurbishment of customer components
10. Testing returned items and assessing for warranty return claims
11. Programming drives and controls being supplied to customers (after training)
12. Sharpening of blades for customers (after training)
13. Assisting with spare parts and urgent deliveries

Required for the role:

1. Certified electrical qualifications with good electrical/mechanical skills
2. Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
3. Fork truck driving license is desirable but not essential
4. Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word & Excel
5. The ability to upload and download software to drives and controls (specific range training will be provided)

Why work for us:

1. A friendly and supportive team
2. Generous company pension scheme
3. Discretionary bonus scheme
4. EAP - Including Smart Health Benefits, Bereavement Counselling, Probate Helpline.
5. Death in Service Scheme 4 x salary - from day 1 of employment
6. Healthcare options after probation
7. Employee Referral Scheme
8. Time Away From Work (TAFW), Family Friendly & Wellbeing Policies
9. Talent program, training & development (Study package, training costs, qualifications, memberships)
10. Modern air-conditioned offices
11. Free parking available on-site (office)
12. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
13. Regular company events, charity and social activities

Please apply in writing with full (up to date) CV.

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