Field Service Engineer in Reading

Energy Jobline CVL; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in medical equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will install and service a variety of equipment, requiring skills in mechanical engineering and customer service. A clean driving licence, ability to pass a CRB check, and vaccination cover for Tetanus and Hepatitis B are necessary. The annual salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

In-house training

Company van

Overtime and commission opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to pass a CRB check.
• Must have a clean driving licence.
• Required vaccinations for Tetanus and Hepatitis B.

Responsibilities

• Service, test and install various mechanical and home care equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Keep work area safe and clean.
• Participate in out of hours on-call emergency servicing.
• Attend in-house training and supplier courses.

Skills

Good knowledge of mechanical engineering and electrics

Ability to fault-find

Good communication and customer service skills

Attention to detail

General health and safety knowledge

Physical fitness

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

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A company specialising in supplying high-quality medical equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, service and test the wide range of products our client provides to commercial sectors. The Field Service Engineer will have good knowledge of mechanical engineering and electrics, and have the ability to fault‑find. In addition, the Field Service Engineer will have attention to detail, be presentable and be safety conscious. Also, you will need to have a clean driving licence, be able to pass a CRB check. Due to the nature of the role and the locations visited, you will be required to have cover for Tetanus and Hepatitis B, and be able to do the ‘on‑call’ rota. Applications from ex‑military personnel are strongly encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, test and install a wide range of mechanical and home care equipment, such as hoists, through‑floor lifts, physio equipment and baths
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers, positively represent the brand and communicate with people at all levels
• Keep the work area safe and clean, and ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
• Do in‑house training and undertake supplier courses on company products
• Keep accurate and legible records
• Participate in out of hours on‑call emergency servicing

Knowledge, skills and qualifications

• Good knowledge of mechanical engineering and electrics
• Ability to fault‑find
• General H&S knowledge
• Have a clean driving licence
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Be attention to detail, be presentable, be able to work on their own initiative, be safety conscious, and be able to accurately record‑keep
• Be physically fit
• Be able to pass a CRB check
• Have your own set of basic tools
• Due to the nature of our client’s work and the locations visited, you will be required to have cover for Tetanus and Hepatitis B.
• Be able to do the ‘on‑call’ rota (to be discussed later in the process)

Hours

40 per week, generally 8.30 to 5.00 with some flexibility, plus overtime. Participation in an out of hours on call emergency service will be required (approximately one week in three).

Salary

£35,000 to £40,000 + overtime, commission, bonus and travel time + benefits.

Benefits

In-house training, company van.

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