Field Service Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Vacancy Title: Field Service Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham

Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: 2024-01-31

REF: J923228

Contact Name: Jack Elliott

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Vacancy Published: 10 months ago

Field Service Engineer - Capital Equipment

Geography: Role is UK wide, would prefer someone based anywhere in the southern region of the UK.

Department: Customer Service

Reports to: Service Co-Ordinator

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Field Service Engineer to join our client's service division. As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for visiting clients' sites for installation/upgrades/maintenance and equipment inspections.

The standard weekly working hours are 40 hours, although overtime is expected. Including overtime OTE of £50-60k is achievable.

About our client:

Our client is a world-leading provider of technology for the formation and enhancement of metallic parts, offering customers a broad spectrum of integrated solutions with comprehensive service support.

Responsibilities / Specific Tasks:

1. A working knowledge of Shot Blast Equipment would be an advantage.
2. Capability to examine blast equipment of any manufacture and provide an accurate written assessment of the equipment condition, plus detail of spare parts and further actions required.
3. Good mechanical engineering skills.
4. Ability to use hand tools and handheld power tools.
5. Able to read engineering drawings.
6. MMA welding including hard metals (manganese).
7. MEWP licence (scissor lift, cherry picker etc).
8. FLT licence.
9. Basic knowledge of spreadsheets (Excel).
10. Flexibility to work either as an individual or as part of a team.
11. Ability and willingness to work in a demanding environment, which may involve working unsociable hours during the week and/or at weekends.
12. On occasions a willingness to work away from home and possibly overseas as required by the company.
13. Ability to communicate with both the internal service support staff and the customer to ensure the mutual needs of both business units are met.
14. The ability to efficiently plan and manage working hours in order to produce working schedules that effectively combine existing contracts with incremental work of new contracts and emergency calls as applicable.

Personal Characteristics:

1. Experience of PLC control systems is desirable but not essential.
2. Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.

Professional Experience & Background:

1. Full clean Driving Licence - A Service Van will be provided.
2. This is an excellent opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join a successful company who are going through an exciting period of growth.

Reasons to Join:

1. Join a successful global business which is undergoing significant change, including the introduction of digital AI solutions.
2. Market leader in our industry.
3. Exciting time to join the global team, to drive the business forward.
4. Career development supported.
5. Conscious company who cares about the planet and has recently signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative.
6. Passionate colleagues driven by innovation, expertise, and loyalty.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Pension contribution.
3. Hybrid working / flexible hours.
4. Modern office environment.
5. Dynamic and international workspace with freedom to explore your talents.
6. A company with good development opportunities and unique products.

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