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Royal Tunbridge Wells

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GBP 38,000 - 43,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated technical service engineer to join their dynamic team. This hands-on role involves servicing, repairing, and maintaining cutting-edge technologies, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical engineering skills and a keen interest in both hardware and software systems. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and a range of perks, including private healthcare and performance-based bonuses. If you are a confident self-starter with a passion for technology and customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare
Company Vehicle
Company Credit Card
Generous Pension Contribution
Performance-Based Bonus Scheme
'Out of Hours' Bonus
All Expenses Paid for Travel

Qualifications

  • Experience in mechanical engineering and software installation is essential.
  • Candidates with vocational training in electrical or PLC qualifications are welcome.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and support MARCO equipment, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Install hardware/software and provide customer training for effective use.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Software Installation
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Problem Solving

Education

Electrical Qualification
PLC Qualification
Mechanical Qualification
Vocational Training (QBE)

Tools

Calibration Equipment
Weighing Equipment
Laptop
Company Vehicle

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated technical service engineer to service, repair, maintain, install, and support their market-leading technologies. This hands-on role requires mechanical engineering skills and familiarity with software installation, as much of the equipment operates on Windows or similar platforms. Primarily South / South East, with occasional travel across the UK and abroad. The role may require staying away from home, though most work will be local to the region.

MARCO ensures excellent travel arrangements, including highly rated hotels and good flights. The role is customer-facing, emphasizing excellent service delivery, client loyalty, and support. The engineer will receive a high-spec vehicle, tools, laptop, phone, and uniform, and will join a team of 7 engineers and support personnel. Full training will be provided before any solo work is undertaken.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Maintenance and support of existing MARCO equipment
  2. Calibration of weighing equipment and labellers
  3. Installation of weighing/materials handling hardware and software
  4. Customer training for users and system champions
  5. System 'Go live' support
Person Specification:
  1. Electrical, PLC, or Mechanical qualification; vocationally trained candidates (QBE) will also be considered
  2. Experience within the food packing industry would be ideal
  3. Keen interest in both mechanical hardware and software systems
  4. Flexible hours and willingness to travel internationally
  5. High standards in customer satisfaction and product quality
  6. Ability to meet deadlines efficiently
  7. Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues
  8. Confident self-starter, able to work independently or as part of a team
  9. Full driving licence and current passport
Package:

£38,000 - £43,000 dependent on experience

  • Private Healthcare (option to add family members)
  • Company vehicle - Toyota Hybrid Estate (Available for personal use also)
  • Company Credit Card
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • 'Out of hours' bonus - earn an extra £200 a week after working hours for on-call/telephone service
  • All expenses paid when travelling abroad.
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