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About KASTO Ltd
KASTO Ltd is the UK subsidiary of the global parent company KASTO GmbH, a German, family-owned business founded in 1844. We are world leaders in manufacturing high-quality sawing machines and material storage solutions, serving markets such as metal producers, stockists, and engineering applications. Our service department covers the entire UK, including Northern and Southern Ireland, with full technical support from both UK and German contacts.
Opportunities
We have openings in the North, Midlands, and South regions for our busy service team.
Responsibilities
* Fault finding and diagnosis
* Reactive breakdowns
* Planned maintenance and routine servicing
* Unplanned maintenance
* Component replacement
* Installation and commissioning
* Operator training and handover
* Administration and reporting
Requirements
* Mobile/field-based role with home working
* Flexibility for overtime and overnight stays as needed
* Multi-skilled with electrical bias preferred
* Knowledge of electrical, electronics, PLC (Siemens S5/S7), mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics
* High-level technical qualifications (e.g., HNC/HND) or demonstrable competency such as an apprenticeship
* IT literacy
* Professionalism in customer interactions
* Ability to work well with team members
* Pride in workmanship and attention to detail
Benefits
* Starting salary circa £30K based on a 40-hour week
* Overtime paid at time and a third after 40 hours
* Performance-related pay
* No out-of-hours work unless exceptional and pre-arranged
* Daily travel expenses
* Company van (private use permitted with fuel receipts and mileage records)
* Fuel card
* Company credit card
* Private healthcare
* Pension scheme (company contributes 6%)
* Holiday entitlement: 23/24 days
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
We look forward to your application.
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