Field Service Technician - Bristol

Merit Careers Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Bristol is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join their team. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on electric overhead cranes, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and consulting with customers on safety issues. Successful candidates will have an electrical engineering background, strong communication skills, and be willing to work shifts. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for overtime are provided, alongside the essential tools and training needed for success.

Benefits

Company van

Corporate clothing

Mobile telephone

Contributory pension

Sales bonus scheme

Life assurance scheme

Specialised training

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or equivalent in electrical engineering.
• Experience with 415v ac 3 phase motor control circuits.
• Good understanding of relay and contactor circuits.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hoists preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety related issues.
• Complete appropriate documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Mechanical knowledge

Working at heights

Physical fitness

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent

Job description

Field Service Technician - Bristol
Crane & Industrial
Bristol Area
Permanent
Fantastic Salary, Bonus and Car

PAID DOOR TO DOOR OVERTIME - 39 HOUR WEEKS !

Due to expansion in the UK, we are looking for experienced electrical engineers to join our existing successful field service teams who are involved in the repair, maintenance and service of our customers' lifting equipment, service inspection contracts, refurbishment and modernisation projects, installation, testing and certification of overhead cranes and hoists.

The business area of maintenance serviceoffers service solutions and maintenance for all crane brands, for port equipmentand machine tools. We are looking for Experienced Electrical Engineers to join our existing field service team, who are involved in the repair, maintenance and service of our customers’ lifting equipment, service inspection contracts, refurbishment and modernisation projects, installation, testing and certification of overhead cranes and hoists.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
• Trouble- shooting equipment malfunctions.
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues.
• Completing appropriate documentation.

What we are looking for in you:

• You must be apprentice-trained or equivalent and fully conversant with electrical engineering disciplines
• Engineering experience: Electrical: 415v ac 3 phase motor contactor control circuits both squirrel cage and wound rotor. A good understanding of 110/48 volt relay and contactor circuits. Some frequency speed control device experience. Mechanical: Medium to large drive couplings, brakes and reduction gearboxes.
• Knowledge of the above tasks and the associated risks when working at height.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hoists is preferred, full product training will be given
• Willingness to work rostered day shift [pattern) 5 days out of 7 (39 hours over 5 days) Scheduled weekend working will attract enhanced premiums. Working one weekend in every month.
• Good grasp of the English language (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills as there is extensive customer contact
• Proven commitment to safety
• You must be physically fit and able to work at heights
• Willingness to work extra hours
• Hold a current driving licence

What we offer:

Committed to the personal development of all employees and can proudly confirm that these positions include a host of benefits. A Company van with satellite navigation, corporate clothing and mobile telephone are provided. An attractive remuneration/benefits package is offered including a good base salary (dependent upon skills and experience ), you are paid from the moment you leave your home in the morning, regular paid overtime after the basic 39 hours, there is ample opportunity for overtime, call out payment, contributory pension, sales bonus scheme, life assurance scheme, specialised training on high quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE along with excellent company working practices and industry leading training programme.