Field Service Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves the maintenance and repair of woodworking machinery across South East England. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical engineering skills and be adept at 3-phase electrical fault finding. With a focus on customer service, you'll ensure that machinery operates efficiently and effectively. The company offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits including a company vehicle and generous annual leave. If you're passionate about engineering and enjoy working in a hands-on role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Company Phone

Company Laptop

Credit Card

Fuel Card

Door to Door Pay

Overtime Pay

28 Days Annual Leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical engineering skills and 3-phase electrical fault find and repair skills required.
• Experience with woodworking machinery is advantageous; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical & electrical maintenance of woodworking machinery.
• Conduct fault finding and repair on pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3-Phase Electrical Fault Finding

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Tools

Woodworking Machinery

Electrical Wiring Drawings

Job description

Our client is a very successful distributor of woodworking machinery and due to their continued success, Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Field Service Engineer.

The Field Service Engineer will have excellent mechanical engineering and basic 3-phase electrical fault find and repair skills.

You will operate as a 'home based' field engineer responsible for maintenance and repair of machinery throughout South East England.

The Role:

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for effective delivery of mechanical & electrical maintenance, service and repair of woodworking machinery at customer sites throughout South East England.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Mechanical maintenance activities will involve the removal and replacement of broken and worn component parts such as chains, sprockets, linear bearings, and ball screws.
2. Carry out fault find and repair work on pneumatics and hydraulics.
3. Electrical fault find and repair on motors, servos, and 415v and 24v circuits (ability to read electrical wiring drawings is essential).
4. Machine installation & commissioning.

Candidate:

The successful candidate will have excellent mechanical engineering skills and 3-phase electrical fault find and repair skills.

Previous experience with woodworking machinery will be advantageous; however, full training will be given.

You will demonstrate good customer service and communication skills and you will be of a friendly disposition.

Benefits:

Competitive basic salary and gross earnings OTE £45K - £50K

Company vehicle, phone, laptop

Credit card, fuel card

Door to door pay + OT

28 days annual leave

Pension