Field Service Engineer

AMS People Limited; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm near Redditch is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment. The role involves field service visits across the UK, requiring solid engineering skills and a UK driving license. The company offers training for candidates with the right skills and a passion for engineering. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience working on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Ability to work independently and professionally on customer sites.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field service visits on equipment at customer premises.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Fault find equipment and resolve problems.
• Work with high attention to detail.

Skills

Hands-on engineering skills

Understanding mechanical systems

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Pneumatic skills

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: Based near Redditch with UK travel, excellent benefits

Opportunity

My client is looking for a field service engineer to work on a range of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment - they are a successful independant company who design and manufacture, install, commission and service their own and third party equipment for a range of clients in the UK engineering and manufacturing sector.

Experience working on special purpose equipment and industral machinery is ideal - mechanical skills and the ability to work safely on electrical equipment is important. Ideally you will also be able to work on hydraulics or pneumatics.

They have a strong customer base, a reputation for excellence and a growing demand for their services so need an additional Field Service Technician to join them. If you have the right core skills and attitude they will give you on-going product and technical training.

The Role

• Carry out field service visits on equipment at customers premises throughout the UK - occasional overnight stays are required.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and equipment upgrades.
• Fault find equipment and resolve problems working closely with in-house engineering teams.
• Work in a structured manner with high attention to detail.

To Apply / Requirements

To apply for this role you should have:

• Good hands-on engineering skills, able to work with mechanical, electrical and ideally hydraulic / pneumatic components and systems.
• A passion for engineering, understanding how machines work.
• A keen interest in learning and developing your skills as you will work alongside other engineers and learn from them.
• Able to work independently on customer sites.
• Conduct and present yourself in a professional and respectful manner and be reliable and able to work autonomously.
• A full UK driving license and the ability to undertake UK travel and some overnight stays are essential to this role. Product training will be given to the successful candidate.