Field Service Engineer - Electrical

Interaction Recruitment; Fleckney; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair vertical access equipment. This role requires electrical and mechanical competency, with opportunities for international travel. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and a full UK driver's license. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive training, along with numerous perks including paid nights away and overtime rates.

Benefits

33 days holiday after 1 year

Overtime pay rates

Company vehicle and fuel card

Paid nights away

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of electrical systems (motors, converters, sensors, control panels).
• Full UK Drivers License & Valid Passport.
• Previous experience as a Lift Engineer, Traction Engineer, or Qualified Electrician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, fault find and repair on vertical access equipment.
• Inspect & commission on-site machinery and systems.
• Represent the organisation in a professional manner.
• Keep line management updated with workload and progress.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Competency in fault finding

Professional representation

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or HND in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Role

Field Service Engineer - Electrical

Salary

£33,000-£35,000 base salary (OTE £45,000-£60,000 first year / £80,000+ once trained)

Location

Leicester & Surrounding Counties + Nationwide/International travel

Hours

Monday-Friday 08.00-16.00 + Door to Door / Overtime @ 1.5/2x

Job Type

Full time, permanent

Client

Interaction have partnered with a global leading direct manufacturer of industrial scale vertical access equipment in search of an array of field based electrical, mechanical, lift & traction engineers to join their growing team. Being established for over 70 years, employing over 3,000 individuals across the globe and a multimillion-pound turnover this company not only offers full industry related training but excellent earning potential and internal progression.

Package

• 33 days holiday (Including Bank Holiday) after 1 years’ service.
• Overtime breakdown – Any hours worked over 8.5 on weekdays = 1.5X, Saturdays all hours worked=1.5X, Sundays all hours worked=2X
• UK Nights away paid @ £25 per stay, Overseas + Rig work Nights away paid up to £65-£70 per night
• Company vehicle, Fuel Card, Door to Door Payments
• Full internal training & development alongside comprehensive direct manufacturer training courses
• International work is entirely optional, there is an opportunity to work in Africa, Europe, North/South America, Asia, Australasia, Middle East & Offshore Rigs!
• For every night you are overseas, you get a 0.5 days holiday back in lieu

Role

• Maintain, service, fault find and repair on array of vertical access equipment (hoists, lifts, rack & pinion).
• To inspect & commission on site machinery and systems in line with electrical & mechanical fault finding/reparations
• Represent the organisation in a professional and well-presented manner inclusive of keeping the vehicle tidy and driving behaviour.
• Follow client processes and procedures alongside identify routes of continuous improvement.
• To keep line management up to date with workload and progress.

Requirements

• Electrically and mechanically competency with a good working knowledge of electrical systems (motors, converters, sensors, control panels)
• Qualifications relative to electrical/mechanical engineer I.E NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or HND in electrical, mechanical bases or traction, hydraulic & lifts.
• Full UK Drivers License & Valid Passport
• Previous experience working as a Lift Engineer, Traction Engineer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, Offshore Engineer or a Qualified Electrician

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Michael 07531 650350 or email [e-mail]

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Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.

Commutable from: Northampton, Kettering, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Oxford, Corby, Rugby, Coventry, Peterborough, Bedford, Birmingham

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Traction Engineer, Oil & Gas Engineer, Lift Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Lift Installation Engineer, Rack & Pinion, Offshore Engineer, RIG Engineer