Field Service Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Field Service Engineer to oversee CNC machinery installation and maintenance. This role requires technical expertise, particularly with machine tools, along with a willingness to travel within the UK and possibly abroad. Candidates should ideally have a strong background in CNC operations, along with relevant qualifications and a driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years service experience in CNC machinery.
• Experience in CNC Laser, Punch, or Press Brake preferred.
• Knowledge of networking and experience with Pilz systems are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Installation and repair of Machine Tools.
• Conducting Preventative Maintenance checks of machines.
• Generating detailed service reports and liaising with spares department.

Skills

CNC sheet metal working machine tool service

Electrical / Electronics qualification

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literate

Experience with bus systems

Experience in servo drives

Education

HNC in Electrical / Electronics or Electromechanical engineering

Job description

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking Field Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful applicant will be responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of CNC machinery and related equipment.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installation and repair of Machine Tools. (Panel Benders, Fiber Lasers, Punch shear systems)
• Preventative Maintenance checks of contracted machines.
• Liaise with spares department for ordering and delivery of required spare parts.
• Generate detailed service reports for customer and internal logging.
• Field based with U.K. travel and some overseas travel.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Have CNC sheet metal working machine tool service (not just maintenance) preferably CNC Laser, Punch or Press Brake knowledge / experience / qualifications.
• Ideally have a minimum of two years service experience
• Ideally have an electrical / electronics qualification (minimum HNC) or to have completed an apprenticeship in Electromechanical engineering (experience with Pilz systems preferred).
• Be computer literate with knowledge of networking an advantage
• Be experienced in bus systems e.g. Profibus, Canbus (Beckhoff)
• Be experienced in servo drives – Siemens, Kollmorgen or Moog
• Be capable of working to close mechanical tolerances
• Be capable of working under pressure
• Be proficient in interpersonal skills
• Be prepared to spend nights away from home
• Hold a full clean UK driving license