Field Service Engineer

Right Now Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Full training

Job summary

Right Now Group are partnered with an International Software client in the engineering sector, opening a 6-month Field Service Engineer contract in the Newcastle area. The role is field-based, with hands-on maintenance and installations, and training provided along with a company van.

Applicants should have field service or technician experience, mechanical and electrical knowledge, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Field Service Engineering or Technician role.
• Mechanical/Electrical knowledge, previous experience in maintenance or some form of mechanics/electrics.
• Experience in working out on the road from a van or car.
• Good customer relationship skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and days.
• Able to work under pressure and have good problem-solving acumen.
• Able to both work independently and also as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out remedial maintenance initiated by customer requests for service as directed.
• Partake in and carry out machine installations and commissioning as required.
• Ensure that all Technical Documentation is kept available and up to date.
• Promote the Best Practise approach to duties.
• Complete all necessary Work Dockets and Reports as part of the Service and Maintenance procedures.
• Assist in maintaining organisational charts for customers as a basis for Networking.
• Assist in producing weekly and monthly reports.

Skills

Field Service Engineering experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Customer relationship skills

Flexible hours

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Right Now Group are currently partnered with an International Software client and industry leader who are closely linked to the Engineering sector. They have an open vacancy within their Field Service Engineering team for a 6 month contract in the Newcastle area after a continued period of sustained growth.

If you are an experienced field-based Engineer/Technician or have previous hands‑on experience/qualifications within any of the following areas, then this would be the ideal role for you!

• Vehicle Mechanics Electronics
• Re-manufacturing/Assembly
• General Maintenance/Engineering
• Facilities Maintenance
• Experience servicing Gaming/Arcade Machines, ATM's, Parking machines or similar

IMPORTANT: Full Training will be provided as well as a company van – please note all applicants must have a full drivers licence due to the nature of this role.

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Weekly Hours: 40 hours (flexible) 5 in 7 days worked (time and a half on weekends)

Salary: £32-£35k

Role Type: Contract – 6 months

Location: Within a 10 mile radius of Newcastle

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities

• Carry out remedial maintenance initiated by customer requests for service as directed
• Partake in and carry out machine installations and commissioning as required
• Ensure that all Technical Documentation is kept available and up to date
• Ensure that at all times you promote the Best Practise approach to your duties
• Complete all necessary Work Dockets and Reports as part of the Service and Maintenance procedures
• Assistance in maintenance of organisational charts for customers as a basis for the Networking
• Assisting in producing weekly and monthly reports

Desirable skills

• Previous experience in a Field Service Engineering or Technician role
• Mechanical/Electrical knowledge, previous experience in maintenance or some form of mechanics/electrics
• Experience in working out on the road from a van or car
• Good customer relationship skills
• Flexible approach to working hours and days
• Able to work under pressure Have good problem‑solving acumen
• Able to both work independently and also as part of a team

This role is advertised under the Employment Agencies Act (EAA).