Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Newcastle)
Salary: £45,458 inclusive of on-call allowance + Over Time available - realistic earnings of £60,000+ p/a
Benefits: Pension, Van, Fuel Card, etc
Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 15:30
On call: 1 week in 4, 15:30 – 07:00 (Mon – Sun)
* Our Client offers world-class solutions to factories aiming to simplify loading and unloading procedures. Able to integrate into existing production lines to improve speed and accuracy as well as reduce risks.
JOB PURPOSE:
* Working as part of the Engineering Service Support Team, the role will involve carrying out PPMs, and recommendations, join a team of engineers on a callout rota and aspects of machine maintenance in accordance with our customer requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Undertake all aspects planned preventative maintenance and suggest improvements.
* Complete planned service rota
* Maintain the safety and well-being of yourself and others, in accordance with relevant Health & Safety legislation
* Responsible for mechanical and electrical fault finding. Responsible for electrical and mechanical repairs.
* Liaise with engineering personnel to actively support innovation and improvements.
* Ensure effective, timely incident/accident reporting. Learn from incidents and develop strategies which prevent the same thing from happening again
* Ensure effective time management/prioritisation of workload
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
* City and Guilds / NVQ or equivalent recognised apprenticeship (ideally Electrically biased)
* Engineering experience in a similar operation including parcel handling, FMCG/manufacturing.
* Inverter drives, SCADA control, profibus, Asi, PC/PLC control would be advantageous.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
* Experience of successfully delivering against contractual targets, PM schedules and KPl's
* Experience of delivering a service provision on a site where strong permit to work systems are in place
* Extensive experience of managing and delivering improvements through the supply chain engineering service contracts
* Excellent, clear and confident written skills, presentation skills and report writing
* Ability to advise, negotiate and influence at all levels
* Actively implements best practices and continuously reviews to improve service, creates a continuously improve work ethic.
* Commitment to ensure that all service promises are delivered to agreed standards and value for money
* Able to build effective working relations with staff members and external clients to the highest level
* High level of self-motivation, organisational ability and drive to meet deadlines
* Ability to priorities work task for themselves and the team
* Technically competent in all aspects of the relevant distribution/sortation systems
SKILLS:
* An enthusiastic and motivated multi skilled engineer, with an autonomous approach, ability to be proactive, working on his/hers own initiative will be frequent
* PC literate with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Willingness to travel within the UK
* Ability to work to deadlines and under extreme pressure
* Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, employees and teams at all levels
* Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key customers