Field Services Engineer

NDT Electronic Services Ltd; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Non-Destructive Testing is seeking a Workshop/Field Service Engineer to conduct maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment. This role offers travel opportunities across the UK and flexible working hours, with a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Overtime pay at a premium rate

24 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays

Fully expensed travel

Ongoing training and certification

Long service awards

Sick pay benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical/electronic and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs as required.
• Experience or qualification in electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery.
• Travel UK-wide for field tasks, including working at sister company sites.
• Manage time effectively while adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

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Job Title:Workshop/Field Service Engineer

Reports to: Manager

Location: Jarrow (NE32)

Eligibility: Must live and be eligible to work in the UK

Company:

NDT Electronic Services Ltd (NDT E) is the UK’s leading specialist in sales, service, repair, calibration, and planned maintenance of industrial radiography Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment and systems.

Due to growth, we are looking for an experienced Workshop/Field Service Engineer who can complement the organisation by working both independently and in a team, but most importantly, can get on with it.

NDT E has been trading for more than 35 years and built amazing relationships with customers and suppliers. We have always taken care of employees and promote professional development. Most employees have been with us for 15+ years.

We’re looking for an experienced multi-skilled (electrically bias) maintenance technician/engineer who enjoys travelling and variety in their work to join our team.You will be able to work to tight deadlines and have good time management awareness along with a level 3 Engineering or Technical qualification. This position is open to ambitious junior engineers wishing to travel, and highly skilled engineers looking for stability and variety. Pay will be suitably reflected by experience and skills. Provided your attitude and attention to detail meets our standard, industry experience of working with radiography equipment is not essential due to safety and accuracy being non-negotiable. Ongoing training, certification and support is assured.Full UK driving licence and clear DBS required.

Part of the role will require working from our sister company sites.

Company Mission:

To help customers stay in production, safe and compliant.

Fairley Gunn Group:

NDT E is part of the Radiography Division of the Fairley Gunn Group, with the collective vision to Champion and Support British Manufacturing.

Role:

This role would ideally suit an experienced multi-skilled (electrically bias) maintenance technician/engineer who enjoys travelling and variety in their work, as each day provides its own challenges.

·Monday-Friday (37.5hr week) factory – earlier starts and later finishes while on site/travelling

·Flexi-time where permitted

·Field-based with 80% on site/traveling and 20% factory

·Working from sister company sites as required

·Overnight(s) away from home up to 1 week at a time (2/3 nights typical)

·Ability and wiliness to travel at short notice

·UK wide travel with some European

Person:

·Not afraid of hard work or getting dirty

·Can use own initiative and manage own time – no idle hands

·Able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems

·Strong safety awareness and culture

·Can work autonomously and as part of a team

·Willing and able to travel and work away, with trips lasting up to 1 week at a time – sometimes at short notice (breakdowns, for example)

·Person of integrity and does the right thing when no one is watching

·Able to maintain composure under pressure and meet deadlines

·Logical thinker who can prioritise

·Confidant and able to speak up when things are not right, or mistakes made

·An eye for detail and who can follow written and verbal instruction

Main Duties & Responsibilities

·Safe, correct, and efficient preventive and routine maintenance of equipment and machinery

·Diagnostics of faults and issues of equipment, machinery, and systems

·Repair of equipment, machinery (electrical & mechanical) and systems

·Correctly disassemble, inspect, clean, replace and re-assemble mechanical assemblies

·Installation of electro-mechanical systems in accordance with safety standards and regulations

·Electro-mechanical system testing and commissioning

·Completion of risk assessments, reports, documentation and certificates

·Equipment and machinery health checks

·Liaise with customer about works and suggested (any) remedial actions

·Have the knowledge, understanding and competency to identify potential regulation breeches and feedback to the office

·Feedback to the technical team with improvement suggestions

·Punctual, professional and a company ambassador

·Manage own time

·Assist other business functions when not on site

·Assist other Group companies when required

·Ability to get on with the job, using knowledge, skills and experience to make informed decisions

Package

·£18.50 - £20.00 to start per hour salary range depending on experience.This position is open to ambitious junior engineers wishing to travel, and highly skilled engineers looking for stability and variety. Actual pay will be suitably reflected by experience and skills

·Overtime at 1.5 x hourly rate – weekdays on time over 37.5hr per week

·Overtime at 1.5 x hourly rate – weekend/bank holiday

·OR hours in lieu/flexitime for overtime

·24 days plus statutory holidays, increasing with service

·Fully expensed travel

·Full product training and qualification

·Long service awards

·Sick pay as a benefit of service

Experiences & Qualifications

·Essential

oIndustrial electrical/electronic hands-on practical skills

oIndustrial mechanical hands-on practical skills – maintenance experience

oAppropriate engineering/electrical experience and training such as an apprenticeship

oLevel 3 engineering or technical qualifications (e.g. ONC/NVQ L3/C&G L3)

oFull clean UK driving licence

oAbility to pass security clearance (DBS)

oIT literate with email and MS suite such as Word and Excel

oElectrical installation and/or testing qualification

oMulti-disciplinary with mechanical/fitting experience

How to Apply

Please apply via https://fairleygunngroup.com/careers or

email your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role to [e-mail]

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Employment type

• Employment type

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• Industries

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