Job Description
Service Engineer
Food Processing Equipment
£45,000 + overtime (OTE £55-60K)
Overtime rates: 1.25x weekdays, 1.5x weekends
Company vehicle
Bonus: £1-2K
Pension: 3%
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Location & Travel:
Based in Ashford, Kent
Covering the entire UK (overnight stays required) average 1 p/w
We are looking for a multi-skilled Service Engineer to join a leading food processing equipment distributor. This role is ideal for an electrically biased engineer with a strong mechanical background, experienced in installing, servicing, and maintaining food processing machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Installation & Commissioning: Setting up new processing lines and ensuring they are fully operational, including configuring electrical and mechanical components.
2. Breakdowns & Repairs: Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently to minimize downtime for customers.
3. Routine Servicing & Maintenance: Conducting planned maintenance on a range of food processing equipment, ensuring longevity and optimal performance.
4. Electrical Work: Installing and troubleshooting electrical systems, including wiring, reading electrical diagrams, and working with 3-phase (415V) machinery.
5. PLC Fault Finding & Network...