Field Service Engineer

Hinton Recruitment Partners; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/van

25 days holiday

Company pension

Job summary

Hinton Recruitment Partners is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the Midlands to install, repair and service semi- and fully automatic packaging machines at customer sites. You will troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance and support technical improvements while working with multiple departments.

The role requires a technical qualification, at least two years in a field service environment, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Ideally a qualification in electro mechanics, mechanics, electricity, electro technics or similar.
• Minimum 2 years of field service experience.
• Experience with EOL packaging machinery is advantageous but not essential.
• Customer-oriented with strong problem-solving and responsibility.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.
• Full driving licence and Midlands-based

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain semi- and fully automatic packaging machines at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Deliver training and preventive maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
• Ensure correct operation of machines and assist in planning with back office teams.

Skills

Electro mechanics

Mechanics

PLC programming

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Qualified in Electro mechanics or similar

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

Field Service Engineer

£40,000 + overtime + car/van + 25 days holiday + company pension

Midlands

Reporting into the Service Team Manager, following a comprehensive training programme, you will be responsible for carrying out installations, repairs, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of hand equipment as well as semi and fully automatic end of line Packaging machinery. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to train on new machinery and stay with a business long term.

Main Responsibilities

• Installation, repair of semi- and fully automatic industrial packaging machines and tools at customer sites


• Providing support and assistance for technical improvements, changes and troubleshooting at customer sites


• Providing training and ensure preventive maintenance to avoid mechanical and electrical breakdowns


• Be proactive and reactive in using the machines correctly


• Work with other departments you will receive practical and administrative support from our clients back office and technical service with regard to planning, orders, parts, technical advice, etc

Skills & Experience

• Ideally a qualification in Electro mechanics, mechanics, electricity, electro technics or similar


• Minimum 2-years experience in a similar field service environment


• Previous experience of working with EOL Packaging machinery will be a distinct advantage but isn't essential.


• Customer oriented and problem-solving attitude with high sense of responsibility.


• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.


• Computer literate (min. MS Office).


• Knowledge of programming a PLC, preferably Siemens, is an advantage but not essential.


• You must be based in the Midlands and due to the nature of this role have a full Driving License