Maintenance Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Field Service Engineer required by First Military Recruitment on behalf of our client in the Vibration Testing Industry. Location: Cheltenham (covering the UK). Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + company vehicle. Working Hours: Monday – Friday.

• Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Evaluate systems and make recommendations for improvements and solutions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on customer sites in line with recommended procedures.
• Talk with customers and understand their needs, communicating the requirements and timeline for their system plan.
• Work with a team to ensure projects are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Travel around the UK and overseas to install and maintain industrial testing equipment, sometimes on short notice.
• On occasions be prepared to work in excess of the normal 37.5 hour week or anti-social hours whilst observing contractual obligations.
• Be familiar with all Health and Safety rules and regulations when working.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Educated to a minimum NVQ level 2/BTEC in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent. An HNC in a relevant subject and knowledge in vibration would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in industrial plant maintenance with a strong background in engineering and substantial knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering.
• Well versed in problem solving with good analytical skills to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Proven experience in: industrial electronic systems, mechanical fitting, fully conversant in electrical/electronic principles.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams; fault-finding to sub-assembly level and diagnosis of electronic faults to component level would be a distinct advantage.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt quickly - sometimes with short notice and at weekends.
• Valid Passport and Full UK Driving Licence.