Field Engineer Vehicle Wash Equipment

Hailsham News; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of automated vehicle wash machinery is seeking a Field Service Engineer. This position involves machine installations, maintenance, and repairs across South East England. Candidates should possess strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, ideally with a qualification in electrical engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary, company vehicle, and excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Company van

Phone

Laptop

28 days annual leave

Pension

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Competent engineer with excellent 3-phase electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Computer literate with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with vehicle wash equipment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair vehicle wash machinery.
• Attend machinery breakdowns and carry out fault-finding.
• Ensure accurate reporting of work undertaken.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Communication

Education

NVQ3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading supplier of automated vehicle wash machinery. Due to their continued success, Staffbase has been appointed to recruit for the position of Field Service Engineer.

The field service engineer will undertake machine installations, maintenance, and repair work throughout South East England.

The Role

Reporting to the service manager, you will be responsible for mechanical and basic 3-phase electrical service and repair of commercial vehicle wash equipment.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

1. Assist with vehicle wash machinery installation and commissioning
2. Attend machinery breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repair work
3. Undertake scheduled planned maintenance checks
4. Ensure accurate visit reports, including details of work undertaken/completed, are recorded on the computer system

Candidate

You will be a competent engineer with excellent 3-phase electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.

Ideally, you will have a recognised qualification in electrical engineering, e.g., NVQ3 or 18th edition. Previous work experience with vehicle wash and/or high-pressure washer equipment would be beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

You will be computer literate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You must be comfortable working outdoors and occasionally staying overnight away from home.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary £40K - £45K + bonus
• Company van, phone, and laptop
• 28 days annual leave
• Pension
• Excellent work-life balance