Senior Field Service Engineer – Glass Processing Machinery

Chase Taylor; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Mobile phone

Training & development

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment is representing a globally recognised manufacturer of high-end glass processing machinery. We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join the team and provide on-site support across the UK, Ireland and occasional overseas travel.

You will install, commission, service and repair specialist machinery at customer sites, fault-find across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and work with PLC/servo-controlled equipment while delivering

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience working across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLC and servo-controlled machinery.
• The ability to interpret complex technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider engineering team.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland, including regular overnight stays and occasional international travel.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing, commissioning and servicing specialist glass processing machinery at customer sites.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnostics and repairs.
• Fault-finding across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Diagnosing faults on complex PLC and servo-controlled systems.
• Providing professional technical support and ensuring excellent customer service.
• Delivering technical assistance and training to customers and colleagues where required.
• Working closely with international engineering and technical teams to ensure an effective and consistent service.
• Completing service reports and technical documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintaining company equipment, tools and vehicle to a high standard.
• Representing the business professionally when working at customer sites.

Skills

Fault-finding

PLC

Servo-controlled machines

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Customer service

Willingness to travel

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Chase Taylor Recruitment is representing a globally recognised manufacturer of high-end glass processing machinery. We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join the team and provide on-site support across the UK, Ireland and occasional overseas travel.

You will install, commission, service and repair specialist machinery at customer sites, fault-find across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and work with PLC/servo-controlled equipment while delivering