Field Service Technician I

ZipRecruiter; Duffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is hiring for the position of Field Service Technician I in the UK. The selected candidate will travel to customer sites to perform installations and repairs, requiring a strong knowledge in electrical and carpentry work. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and effective communication skills. This role involves travel of up to three weeks at a time and familiarity with electrical wiring standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electrical work and framing/finishing required.
• Excellent communication skills to handle customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to perform installations and repairs.
• Interpret engineering drawings and electrical prints.
• Install and repair various building systems as required.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Framing/finishing knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Tools

Power tools

Battery operated hand tools

Job description

Job Description

About VFP

For over 50 years, VFP Industries has been providing quality-engineered building solutions designed to protect critical equipment. Our commitment to excellence and superior customer service has given us a worldwide reputation of being the best in the industry.

We are currently hiring for Field Service Technician I to travel to customer sites as a company representative to perform installation and repairs per customer requests and/or warranty.

Essential Duties

• Must be willing to travel weekly and be gone up to three (3) weeks at a time
• Interpret Engineering drawings, electrical control prints, and schematics
• Experience/Knowledge in electrical and carpentry required
• Hook up power and controls according to prints/schematics
• Be familiar with framing construction standards
• Operate all power equipment as required to complete required work (eg. Battery operated hand tools, power saws, crimping tools, scarifier, and air tools including sprayers)
• Install air conditioning equipment, cable ladder systems, hoods, battery systems, waveguide entries, halo ground systems and other types of grounding systems
• Hang and/or repair doors and locks as required, to include installing hardware, assembling doors, and/or painting doors
• Complete framing, sheathing, trim work and floor tile installation, as required
• Make minor concrete repairs and apply concrete buildings coatings and finishes
• Other duties as assigned by manager to complete repairs according to customer agreements and/or requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Basic knowledge of electrical work
• Basic knowledge of framing/finishing
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
• Knowledge of electrical wiring standards and the Electric Codes
• Ability to solve problems (trouble shoot issues) in a variety of situations with limited standardization
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present and handle information to customers
• Ability to understand and follow instructions given verbally, written, or in diagram format.