Graduate Field Service Technician

Pro-Executive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks skilled candidates for a hands-on maintenance role. Responsibilities include testing and maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and documenting processes effectively. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and have experience with agricultural or off-highway machinery, demonstrating adaptability and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Work may require time away from home and varying hours.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3, Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Exposure to off-highway or agricultural machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electrics (12V and 24V systems).
• Good teamwork skills and ability to work alone.
• Adaptable and methodical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Achieve hands-on operating and maintenance experience on equipment.
• Carry out pre-start checks to identify mechanical and safety issues.
• Report any accidents and incidents as required.
• Work alone without direct supervision.

Skills

Hands-on equipment operation

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Adaptability

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to safety

Education

NVQ level 3, Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Achieving hands-on, operating and maintenance experience on equipment at various sites throughout the UK.
• Carrying out pre-start checks to identify any mechanical and safety issues to fix or expand the issue and then complete relevant quality assurance documentation.
• Checking attachments prior to mounting or changing as required, ensuring the integrity of all certificates.
• Reporting any accidents and incidents as soon as possible in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
• Testing plant to ensure it operates and works properly and safely.
• Working alone without direct supervision.
• Spending time away from home, working at weekends and at night.
• Climbing in and out of cabs and working at height.
• Working in the open air at any time of the year, in all weather conditions.

The ideal candidate

• NVQ level 3, Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to off-highway or agricultural machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electrics including 12V and 24V electrical systems.
• Adaptable and able to cope with a change of plans.
• Always acts in a safe, professional and polite manner, seeking assistance as and when required.
• Follows detailed instructions, and completes documentation on time and accurately.
• Good teamwork skills and the ability to work alone.
• Methodical approach to solving problems.
• High ethical standards of honesty and integrity.
• Willingness to keep up to date with changing technology.