Senior Field Service Engineer (Warehouse Automation)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of Warehouse Automation products in the UK seeks a Senior Field Service Engineer to provide technical support and training on automated handling equipment. Candidates should have extensive experience in servicing Warehouse Automated Systems and ideally possess knowledge of PLCs. The role includes travel across the UK and offers a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive base salary (up to £65k depending on experience)

Company van

Overtime pay

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of servicing and repairing Warehouse Automated Systems.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, preferably Siemens or Beckhoff.
• Experience of working to Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing and delivering training on automated material handling equipment.
• Providing technical support to customer sites across the UK.
• Conducting Continuous Improvement and Root-Cause Analysis projects.

Skills

Experience with Warehouse Automated Systems

Understanding of PLCs (Siemens or Beckhoff)

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma

Full UK driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer and integrator of Warehouse Automation products looking to bring on a Senior Field Service Engineer to provide technical support and training on AMHE for both clients and internal teams across the UK. With a competitive base salary and overall package, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a background working in Warehouse Automation.

Responsibilities

• Producing and delivering training to engineers on a wide variety of automated material handling equipment including automated conveyors, robotic arms and overhead cranes
• Providing in-depth technical support to customer sites across the UK
• Conducting Continuous Improvement and Root-Cause Analysis projects at customer sites
• Conducting technical audits within the engineering team to identify technical and training gaps
• Performing technical analysis and evaluations to identify any improvements required in equipment

Requirements

Our client are looking for an individual with extensive experience of servicing and repairing Warehouse Automated Systems, preferably with a strong understanding of PLCs (ideally Siemens or Beckhoff). The ideal candidate would also have experience of working to Lean Six Sigma; preferably holding a Green Belt but not essential. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in the Midlands. You must hold a full UK driver’s license as there will be an expectation to travel to customer sites around the country.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (up to £65k depending on experience)
• Company van
• Overtime (paid at flat-rate on weekdays; double time on the weekend)
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Pension scheme

The Company

Our client are a manufacturer and integrator of a wide range of Warehouse Automation equipment and software solutions. They provide robotics solutions, storage/retrieval systems, picking systems and many other products that increase the efficiency of the warehouse. Having been operating for 25+ years, they are able to offer a complete solution to their customer base from design to implementation. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to develop their team further.