Workshop And Service Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for an engineer to work at the head office in Ashford and travel internationally for installation and commissioning of bespoke machinery. This role requires HNC or higher in engineering, practical skills, and a willingness to travel several weeks per year. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of machinery installation and will provide technical support to customers.

Benefits

Uplifts when working overseas

Qualifications

• HNC in mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems needed.
• Practical problem-solving and mechanical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Installation and assembly of heavy machinery.
• Visiting customer premises to install and test equipment.
• Site maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Practical problem-solving skills

Practical mechanical skills

Experience in hydraulics

Experience in pneumatics

Electrical experience

Ability to work independently

Education

HNC or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

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The successful engineer will be working from the company’s head office based in Ashford for most of their team during the machine build phase.

Once the bespoke machinery has been manufactured, you will then travel to customer sites to install and commission their machines. You will be expected to travel to commission machines and provide technical support to customers worldwide on average 3 – 5 times per year, for between 2 and 5 weeks each time.

37 hours per week, working 08.00 – 16.30 Monday to Thursday, and 08.00 to 13.00 Friday.

Key responsibilities:

• All aspects of installation and assembly of heavy machinery
• Visiting customers’ premises for the purpose of installing and testing equipment
• Inspection
• Site maintenance

The Candidate

• HNC or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Practical mechanical skills and experience
• Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel

The Package

Offering up to £40k per annum plus uplifts when working overseas.