Field Service Engineer (Garage Equipment)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to address equipment breakdowns at commercial and industrial workshops in Devon and Cornwall. This position requires travel and the ability to work independently, focusing on customer satisfaction and compliance with safety standards. Candidates with military backgrounds are encouraged to apply, but all qualified individuals will be considered.

Benefits

Uncapped daily overtime

Company vehicle

Medical cash plan

Clear progression path

25 days holiday plus statutory

Qualifications

• Good level of education with relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic/repair and installation on garage equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Control of own van stock to meet targets.

Skills

Field service experience

Mechanical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Customer focus

Ability to work under own initiative

UK driving licence

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Job description

Overview

MS623 - Field Service Engineer (Garage Equipment)

Location: Devon / Cornwall

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum basic DOE

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Field Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. This role includes responding to workshop garage equipment breakdowns as well as diagnosing and rectifying equipment issues to ensure customers are compliant and productive. You will be traveling to highly professional large-scale commercial and industrial vehicle workshops, generally within your geographical area. You will be working on customer equipment such as car lifts, MOT testing equipment, air compressors, wheel alignment, tyre changers, wheel balancers and a range of other automotive equipment.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic/repair and installation on a wide range of garage equipment products including vehicle lifts, wheel & tyre, brake testers, gas analysers and smoke testers etc.
• Completion and submission of accurate paperwork as required, complying with the quality system.
• Compliance and adherence to laws and regulations covering Health and Safety within the workplace.
• Ensuring control of own van stock to meet first time fix targets.
• Satisfaction of customer needs.
• The continued development of skills required ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard.
• Prepared for occasional overnight stays from home.
• Prepared to work overtime when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good level of education, ideally with relevant trade qualifications in a related discipline.
• Good working knowledge and experience of activities in a field service environment.
• Experience in working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment, preferably garage equipment.
• Able to understand and follow procedures and work instructions, working to specified standards.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent quality of service to customers.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime and Saturdays as requested.
• Self-motivated and customer focussed.
• Confident and able to work under own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills – dealing with colleagues and customers at all levels.
• Knowledge of the region's geography and road network would be a distinct advantage.
• Full clean UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits

• Uncapped daily overtime.
• Competitive salary.
• Expenses.
• Company vehicle.
• Branded workwear/PPE.
• PDA and tablet.
• Medical cash plan.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Training and development.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Personal use of company van.
• Death in service.
• Competitive salary depending on skills and experience.
• Clear progression path.
• Paid door-to-door.
• Employee referral programme.
• Access to training academy.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Monthly recognition and reward opportunities.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory that increases with service.
• Mental health first aiders support