Field Service Technicians - Electrical

Merit Careers Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Warrington is seeking a Mobile Service Technician to join their team. This role involves repair, maintenance, and service of lifting equipment. Candidates must be apprentice-trained with experience in electrical engineering and a good understanding of overhead cranes. The position includes competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and a range of additional benefits including a company van and training. Applicants should be physically fit and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Company van with satellite navigation

Regular paid overtime

Contributory pension

Sales bonus scheme

Specialised training

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or equivalent in electrical engineering.
• Good understanding of electrical control circuits.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hoists is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Physical fitness

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent

Job description

Mobile Service Technician
Industrial & Electrical Crane Industry

Warrington | Permanent | £32,000 DOE

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.

Great Salary, 39 hour weeks, Overtime, Van…….

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.

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.
• Generating sales leads during service call.
• Completing appropriate documentation.

What they 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 they 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 etc