Field Service Technician

Staffline; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automation company is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to perform preventative maintenance and support equipment servicing across the Northeast. This role requires a strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and previous field service experience. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance, assisting in installations, and building customer relationships. Competitive salary package with significant overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits including private health coverage and a double-matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus of circa 8% of basic salary

BUPA Private health cover

Double matched pension up to 16% employer contribution

Premium company vehicle

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging machinery or FMCG is required.
• Candidates must be willing to travel and stay overnight when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance as per service contracts.
• Assist with installation of new machines.
• Support overhaul and retrofit activities on existing equipment.
• Perform chamber machine servicing and repairs.
• Prepare accurate reports of work undertaken.
• Advise customers on spare parts requirements.
• Maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

Previous experience in preventative maintenance or field service roles

Experience in working on packaging machinery or similar

Willingness to travel

Education

Formal engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent)

Job description

Field Service Technician

M62 Corridor

£41,237.39 (OTE £55K+)

Permanent

My client is a global leader within the automation and packing industry who offer end to end manufacturing solutions to their clients

They are now on the lookout for an experience Multiskilled Field Service Technician to join their team and work across the Northeast.

The Planned Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance on equipment at customer sites in accordance with service contract requirements. The role also involves supporting installations, overhauls, and retrofits of machinery, as well as chamber machine servicing and repairs. This position plays a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction, promoting aftersales products, and ensuring optimal equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities – Field Service Technician

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance as per service contracts.
• Assist Field Service Technicians with installation of new machines.
• Support overhaul and retrofit activities on existing equipment.
• Perform chamber machine servicing and repairs when required.
• Prepare accurate reports of work undertaken for internal and customer use.
• Advise customers on spare parts requirements and promote aftersales products.
• Maintain and develop strong customer relationships.
• Undertake special tasks as reasonably requested by the Field Service Manager.

Qualifications & Experience – Field Service Technician

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Previous experience in preventative maintenance or field service roles.
• Experience in working on packaging machinery or similar – food, recycling, FMCG.
• Formal engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required.

On Offer – Field Service Technician

• £41,237.39 (OTE £55K - £60K)
• Work way up to Tech 3 level (up to £53K basic)
• Working 10 on 4 off rota - working away and weekends required as per business needs
• Significant overtime opportunity
• Company pays annual bonus of circa 8% basic salary
• BUPA Private health cover
• Double matched pension of up to 16% employer contribution (If you pay in 8%, they will pay in 16%, making total contribution 24%)
• Premium company vehicle provided
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

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