Field Engineer

Reed; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to maintain and repair heavy engineering equipment including turbines, pumps, and gearboxes. The ideal candidate will have mechanical qualifications, strong technical skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. This role involves both workshop and field service duties, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Mechanical time-served and indentured qualifications.
• Ability to communicate in a clear manner verbally and written.
• Good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical repairs and maintenance to rotating equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical equipment.
• Effectively manage work schedule.

Skills

Mechanical repairs and maintenance

Fault finding and diagnosis

Communication skills

Technical abilities in measuring equipment

Education

ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Measuring equipment (micrometres, DTI’s)

Job description

Overview

Reed Engineering are currently representing a client who are seeking experienced time-served Mechanical Fitters, Workshop and Field Service Engineers to cover an array of sites and installation across Essex and surrounding areas.

Candidate must have experience within the heavy engineering sectors, good rotating equipment knowledge and hand on skills and abilities. Scope is to maintain, repair, and overhaul various equipment assets such as pumps, turbines, valves, gearbox, conveyors, and coolers etc.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Mechanical repairs and maintenance to rotating equipment such as large turbines, array of pumps, BFW multi-stage. Additionally, auxiliary and BOP equipment such as gearboxes, coolers, conveyors and valves etc.
• Perform mechanical maintenance; proficient in the use of measuring equipment such as micrometres, DTI’s, and alignment tooling.
• To mechanically undertake and complete Workshop and Field Service activities inclusive of reporting detailing findings, condition assessments, critical tolerances, actions taken and recommendations.
• To communicate on a technical level both verbally and written to peers and customers.
• Fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical equipment associated but not limited to the heavy engineering sectors ‘working on an array of rotating machines, balance of plant and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct defect repairs and routine maintenance on mechanical equipment for commercial and heavy industry machinery and ancillary equipment, ensure installations are to manufacturer standards & legislation requirements are adhered to.
• Work alone to identify and resolve faults and concerns on mechanical systems without receiving explicit direction.
• When required assist and lead planned projects and outages as directed by peers.
• Effectively manage work schedule.

Desirable and Technical Skills

• Previous experience; Power generation sector ‘prime movers and BOP.
• OEM pump and or turbine experience.
• Strong rotating equipment background.
• Good technical abilities; measuring and reporting skills.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• A full driving license, preferably clean.
• Be self-motivated to work individually but adaptable to work as part of a team.
• Mechanical time-served and indentured to ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications.
• Able to communicate in a clear, concise, logical manner both verbally and written.
• Fault finding, repair, installation and commissioning experience.
• Good customer service skills.
• Have a good level of fitness due to the physical demands of the job.
• Be able to pass security clearances.
• Have a flexible and positive outlook.
• Be available for call out 1-5.
• Flexibility to work away from home when needed.
• Have relevant knowledge, training and experience within heavy engineering sectors specific to the requirements under roles and responsibilities.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role then please apply now.