Service Engineer

Arxada; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovative solutions seeks a Field Service Installations Engineer based in the Manchester area. This remote role involves servicing customers’ timber treatment plants and related equipment, requiring expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering. The position entails about 75% travel, with responsibilities including installation and maintenance. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to comply with EHS standards. Join a vibrant, people-centric business that values internal development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in mechanical training & knowledge including fabrication, welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience with SCADA, PLC, and control panel testing.
• Good communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance of timber treatment plants at customer sites.
• Perform breakdown repairs and fault diagnosis.
• Commission and install new plants and upgrades.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fault diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

A Level standard

HNC/OND, City & Guilds National, BTEC / NVQ Level 3

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Control panel fault diagnostics

Job description

Service Installations Engineer – Leeds, UK (Remote)

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

We are looking for a time served experienced Field Service Installations Engineer based in Leeds/Manchester/Wales/Northampton areas – remote position, to work within the Wood Protection business. You will repair and service customers’ timber treatment plants and associated equipment at their premises. Working with other members of the team to complete the installation of small projects including piping & electrical installations, mixing skid unit fabrication, and commissioning and testing of equipment. To maintain good customer relationships and ensure proper and safe use of chemicals by operating personnel. Responsible for Company vehicle, tools, spares, and customers’ timber treatment plant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a plant engineering professional to join a modern people‑centric business that believes in developing from within & offering a vibrant work atmosphere.

Essential Job Functions:

• Carry out maintenance of timber treatment plants and associated equipment at customers’ premises including completion of condition/service reports.
• Breakdown repair and fault diagnosis at customers’ premises.
• Commissioning and installation of new plants and upgrades to existing plants.
• Practical operator training to ensure safe operation of timber treatment plants and responsible use of chemicals.
• Compliance with all relevant site and customer EHS standards and a good knowledge and understanding of all relevant standards associated with the role. e.g. HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER, Pressure systems, Electrical systems.
• Driving / flying to customers’ sites.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Preferred area of study – Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• A Level standard. HNC/OND, City & Guilds National, BTEC / NVQ Level 3
• 2 – 5 years experience in mechanical training & knowledge to include fabrication, welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Electrical – Experience of SCADA, PLC and control panel fault diagnostics, testing of equipment.
• Good communication skills at all levels and tenacious and analytical fault‑finding skills.
• Must live in Leed, Wales, Northampton or Manchester area for easy commutes to assigned travel areas.
• Field role: therefore, considerable travel is part of the role (up to75%-%). Travel across Europe will be required and varies year to year. 37.5 hr. per week, flexibility as the role requires.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace, and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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