Service Engineer

Dutton Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) is seeking a Service Engineer for a permanent position in the Derbyshire area. £45,000 per annum, 37.5 hours per week with flexible start/finish times depending on customer and location.

The role focuses on servicing vacuum lifting systems and automation equipment, requiring strong mechanical engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills. Overnight UK-based travel is expected, with possible overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and experience.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot unknown issues and keep equipment safe.
• Experience with pneumatic systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Planned service on vacuum lifting systems and automation equipment.
• Planned service on processing machinery and handling systems.
• On-site installations across the UK and overseas.
• Breakdown service and fault finding.
• Upgrade installations and routine maintenance.
• Training of operators and site staff.
• Overnight stays within the UK; potential overseas assignments.
• Manage van stock parts and complete site reports accurately.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Overseas travel

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently lookingWe are looking for a Service Engineer for a permanent position based with our client in the Derbyshire area.

Immediate start available (subject to interview process)Salary is £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)This will be working 37.5 hours a week flexible start/finish time (customer & location dependent).

Role Overview

Mainly working with industrial vacuum lifters and automation systems, the Site Service Engineer must have exceptional mechanical engineering knowledge and experience. An ability to understand and problem-solve, work their way around an unknown issue, and always leave equipment safe and compliant is key. Experience with pneumatic systems an advantage. This role includes overnight stays (primarily UK-based), with potential for overseas assignments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned service on vacuum lifting systems and automation equipment across all industries
• Planned service on processing machinery and handling systems
• Planned installations of equipment on-site (UK and Overseas)
• Breakdown service on all the above
• Upgrade installations and system move plus subsequent maintenance
• Training of operators
• Working overseas as necessary - representing the company on-site is very important
• Management of van stock parts
• Accurate, professional, and informative completion of written site reports including clear and correct parts and future works requirements
• Providing feedback from site to client on problem issues for design and manufacture
• Supporting each other when on-site to provide input of experience
• Assistance with offloading and loading of goods as required
• Technical support to production and assembly teams as required
• Completion of timesheets to be submitted weekly, no later than close of play on the following Monday
• Completion of expense claims
• Completion of mileage reports to be submitted monthly on payroll cut-off date
• Completion of ladder log to be submitted within 3 working days of the last working day of the monthCompletion of vehicle checklist to be submitted with timesheet
• Management of tools in the van and on-site
• Driving to site safely and planning trips efficiently in adherence to Government driving/work times and the Driving Policy
• Management of van service/repair schedules
• Commissioning of equipment on-site (UK and Overseas)

Qualifications/Certifications

• Forklift Truck certificate
• National Safety Passport
• IPAF
• ASMALOLER training
• Fire Extinguisher training
• Minimum NVQ level 3 or time-served equivalent
• Ability to read engineering drawings/pneumatic drawings
• Electrical qualification a distinct advantage