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Field Service Engineer
TN United Kingdom
Reading
On-site
GBP 42,000 - 45,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to join their team. In this home-based role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of packaging machinery across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical engineering skills, along with expertise in electrical fault finding. This position offers a competitive salary, company car, and generous annual leave, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for engineering and enjoy working on diverse machinery, this role is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Excellent mechanical engineering skills and good electrical fault finding abilities.
- Experience in maintenance and repair of machinery is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Service and repair of wrapping and strapping machinery at customer sites.
- Mechanical maintenance and electrical fault finding on machinery.
Skills
Education
Job description
Our client is a very successful distributor of end of line packaging machinery and due to their continued success, Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Field Service Engineer.
You will operate as a 'home based' field engineer responsible for maintenance and repair of machinery throughout the UK.
The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for service and repair of wrapping and strapping machinery at customer sites throughout the UK. Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Mechanical maintenance activities will involve the removal and replacement of broken and worn component parts.
- Carry out fault finding and repair work on pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Electrical fault finding and repair on motors, servos, and 415v and 24v circuits (ability to read electrical wiring drawings is essential).
The successful candidate will have excellent mechanical engineering and good 3-phase electrical fault finding and repair skills.
Ideally, you'll have an NVQ3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Preferably, you will have some experience in maintenance and repair of machinery e.g., machine tools, packaging, or other manufacturing plant; however, full training will be given.
Ex-military engineers are welcome to apply.
You must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and occasionally stay away from home if necessary.
Competitive basic salary up to £42K - £45K + OT
Company car/van, phone, laptop
Credit card
33 days annual leave
Pension
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