Field Service Engineer

Andy File Associates Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the Peterborough area. This permanent position involves traveling to customer sites for servicing, repairs, and inspections of furniture products. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, experience in field service, and a valid driving license. Excellent customer service and troubleshooting abilities are essential. The role includes a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Van provided

20 days holiday plus stats

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical products.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of related tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer premises for servicing and repairs.
• Deliver excellent customer experience and maintain company equipment.
• Manage stock and paperwork, including job sheets and time sheets.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Tools for assembling furniture

Job description

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position of Field Service Engineer.

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Reporting to: Field Service Supervisor

Salary: £27,500

Based: From home - covering - Peterborough & surrounding areas

Our client is a leading manufacturer of mobile folding furniture, providing versatile and high-quality solutions for events, schools, offices, and other spaces where flexibility and efficient use of space are key. Their products include folding tables, chairs, and other mobile furniture designed for easy storage, transport, and deployment.

Job Summary

To perform as a member of the Field Service Team, to visit customer premises within the designated geographical region but not restricted to. The role is to achieve servicing, repairs, inspections and other reasonable tasks upon request.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver excellent customer experience
• Attend sites as required and in order of the schedule provided, unless agreed with Field Service Supervisor or Customer Experience Manager
• Carry out annual servicing of all products
• Fulfill repairs with stock from vehicle
• Writing up of repairs or replacement and take images as and when required
• Carry out inspections as requested
• Look after and maintain company equipment including vehicle to the required standards
• Complete a Kanban form weekly with required parts and if none required this will need to be submitted stating this
• Receive stock to your home address which is the address you operate from as per your contract
• Load all stock onto your vehicle after delivery
• Maintain adequate stock on your vehicle for you to fulfil your role to the required standard
• Manage the balance of maintenance work to ensure it is kept to a minimum
• Maintain accurate paperwork via laptop including time sheets, job sheets, stock paperwork
• Work with the scheduling department to deliver an efficient, effective schedule of work
• Check schedules and report any ideas to help make the schedule as efficient as possible 2 weeks in advance
• Work with the scheduling team to achieve monthly shipment goals as forecasted
• Follow departmental and company processes and procedures
• Cover for other team members when required
• Work with service sales and RSM's to identify leads
• Contribute to building relationships with other areas of the business to support the overall business objectives

Experience Required

• Experience with the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or structural products (experience with furniture is a plus).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of tools and equipment used for assembling and repairing furniture.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical or product-related issues quickly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to explain technical details to non-technical customers in an easy-to-understand manner.
• The role involves manual handling and assembly of furniture, requiring physical strength and stamina.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when assembling products or diagnosing issues.
• Driving License: A valid driver's license is required, as travel to customer sites is an essential part of the job.
• Experience in a service engineer or field technician role.
• Previous experience in furniture manufacturing or installation, maintenance is an advantage.

Package & Further Details

• Engineers typically work alone however there is sometimes the need for 2-man jobs
• Normal travel up to 2 hours to jobs depending on the area
• (if over 2 hours away then a Premier Inn is provided for the night and meals included)
• Hours : 42 hours - normally between 7am - 6pm
• Overtime: is paid at time and a half
• Petrol Allowance: All fuel is paid/ issued with a fuel card to use at petrol stations
• Van provided
• Package: 20 days holiday plus stats - rises to 25 days plus stats after 3 years
• Pension scheme: 3% employer contribution after 3