Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional mechanical and electrical maintenance for woodworking machinery across South East England. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical engineering skills and the ability to troubleshoot 3-phase electrical systems. You will enjoy a competitive salary with an OTE of £45K - £50K, along with a company vehicle, phone, and laptop. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment with comprehensive training provided. If you are ready to make a difference and enhance customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Mobile Phone

Laptop

Fuel Card

28 Days Annual Leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical engineering and 3-phase electrical fault find skills required.
• Previous experience with woodworking machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical & electrical maintenance on woodworking machinery.
• Fault find and repair on pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical circuits.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3-Phase Electrical Fault Finding

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Tools

Woodworking Machinery

Electrical Wiring Drawings

Job description

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).

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.