Regional Drive & Motor Service Engineer – On-Site

The Recruitment Bureau; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Company vehicle provided

Generous call-out rates

Job summary

The Recruitment Bureau seeks two External Drive Service Engineers to install, service, test and commission Variable Speed Drives and Control Panels from regional depots with site visits across the region. You will handle routine service work, breakdowns on a rota and support commissioning on client sites.

Candidates should have an engineering background, be commercially aware, and hold relevant electrical qualifications. A full driving licence and on-site customer liaison are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with commercial awareness.
• Experience in sectors such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, paper & pulp, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, and mining & aggregates.
• IEE 18th Edition.
• Desirable: Inspections & Testing Certificate.
• JIB Skills Card or CCSC.
• Safety Passport.
• Good knowledge of 240–690 V, single and 3-phase systems.
• Direct online starting and Start Delta Starting knowledge.
• PC knowledge for commissioning software.
• Working knowledge of PLC, Soft Start & Variable Speed Drives, Instrumentation and 4–20mA control.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Service existing customer drives and systems.
• Assist in MCC installations and modifications of VSDs and soft starters.
• Attend breakdowns for reactive maintenance at customer sites.
• Test and commission drives and control products.
• Liaise with customers on site regarding progress and technical details.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Team player

On-site travel

Electrical knowledge

Education

HNC/ONC in electrical/electronic engineering

IEE 18th Edition

Inspections & Testing Certificate

JIB Skills Card or CCSC

Tools

PLC software

LV electrical systems

Job description

The Recruitment Bureau seeks two External Drive Service Engineers to install, service, test and commission Variable Speed Drives and Control Panels from regional depots with site visits across the region. You will handle routine service work, breakdowns on a rota and support commissioning on client sites.

Candidates should have an engineering background, be commercially aware, and hold relevant electrical qualifications. A full driving licence and on-site customer liaison are required.