Field Service Engineer

The Recruitment Bureau; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

The Recruitment Bureau is seeking two External Drive Service Engineers to install, service, test and commission Variable Speed Drives and Control Panels. The roles are based from local depots with visits to clients in the Leeds, Doncaster and Goole region.

Successful candidates will have a strong electrical engineering background, experience across multiple sectors, and up-to-date IEE 18th Edition knowledge. A safety passport and 240-690 V knowledge are desirable as is a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with a strong engineering background.
• Experience across sectors such as food & beverage, pharma, paper & pulp, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, mining.
• Qualified to a minimum of C&G Part 1, 2, 3; HNC/ONC in electrical/electronic engineering; IEE 18th Edition.
• Safety Passport; 240-690 LV knowledge; Start Delta starting knowledge essential.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service existing customer drives.
• Assist in small installations of MCCs, New for Old Variable Speed Drives and Soft starters.
• Attend breakdowns to customer sites for reactive maintenance.
• Test and commission products offered by the company.
• Mark up drawings with modifications.
• Support the sales team.
• Liaise with customers on site regarding technical and progress work.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC knowledge

VSD/Soft starter knowledge

4-20mA control

Contracting with customers

Excellent communication

Education

C&G Part 1, 2, 3

HNC/ONC in electrical/electronic engineering

IEE 18th Edition

Tools

PC software for commissioning

Job description

Regional Service Engineers

Leeds, Doncaster, Goole region-

Competitive Package

Overview

My client is the UKs largest independent supplier of drives and motors and supplier of the year for the last 3 years. They are looking for 2 External Drive Service Engineers to install, service, test, and commission Variable Speed Drives and Control Panels. The role will be based from local depots with visits to clients within the region.

Tasks

• Service Existing Customers Drives.
• Assist in small installations of MCC's, New for Old Variable Speed Drivees and Soft starters.
• Attend breakdowns to customers sites for reactive maintenance.
• Test and Commission Products offered by the company.
• Mark up drawings with modifications.
• Support the sales team.
• Liaise with customers on site regarding technical and progress work.

Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will be commercially aware and have a strong engineering background.

• Applicants will ideally have experience of various industry sectors such as, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, paper & pulp, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, and mining & aggregate companies.
• Ideally qualified to a minimum of C & G Part 1, 2 7 3, HNC/ONC in electrical/electronic engineering. yes
• IEE 18th Edition yes
• Inspections & Testing Certificate – Desirable. 23xx
• Hold a current JIB Skills Card or CCSC. - no
• Safety Passport.
• Have good working knowledge of 240-690 LV, single and 3 phase systems etc. yes
• Direct online starting and Start Delta Starting knowledge is essential. yes
• PC knowledge is preferred as software programmes are used on certain products for commissioning. yes
• Working Knowledge of PLC, Soft Start & Variable Speed Drives, Instrumentation and 4-20mA Control would be an advantage, however training will be provided.
• Excellent Communication Skills

Capabilities

• Must be customer focused
• Should have the desire to enhance your product knowledge by use of your key partners training and attend courses when arranged by the company.
• Be required to maintain calm under pressure during major plant shutdowns.
• Must be a team player and be able to contribute towards team goals.
• You will be required to operate within a rolling rate basis for 24/7 cover.

Additional Information

• A competitive benefits package is on offer
• Generous call out and standby rates are paid in addition to salary package offered.
• A full and Valid Driving Licence is required as a company vehicle will be provided