Field Service Engineer

The Recruitment Bureau; Ringway; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Company vehicle provided

Generous call out and standby rates

Job summary

The Recruitment Bureau is seeking two External Drive Service Engineers to install, service, test and commission Variable Speed Drives and control panels across the NW UK region from Manchester to Carlisle. You will operate from local depots with client visits, on a rota for breakdowns, installations and commissioning.

Candidates should have a strong engineering background, hold relevant electrical qualifications, and be comfortable working across industries with good communication and

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with a strong engineering background.
• Experience across multiple sectors (food & beverage, pharmaceutical, paper & pulp, petrochemical, chemical, mining & aggregate).
• IEE 18th Edition qualification and relevant electrical certifications.
• Basic to advanced electrical knowledge including LV 240-690V systems.

Responsibilities

• Service existing customer drives and perform routine maintenance.
• Attend breakdowns and reactive maintenance on site.
• Test and commission variable speed drives and related equipment.
• Assist with small MCC installations and upgrades.
• Liaise with customers on site and support sales activities.

Skills

Engineering background

Customer focus

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Education

C&G Part 1, 2, 3

HNC/ONC in electrical/electronic engineering

IEE 18th Edition

Safety Passport

Tools

JIB Skills Card or CCSC

PLC, VSD & instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Regional Service Engineers

NW - Manchester to Carlisle are suitable locations

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.

Reporting to the Service Manager - the successful candidate will be responsible to attend various customers sites around the UK for routine service work on all makes of Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starts, with installation and refitting of new for old. Responsive breakdown callouts are also required from engineers on a rota basis. Assist with their hire business with regards to installations and commissioning on site and ongoing operation of installed equipment.

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