Innovators of machinery for special project application
* Field based with Head Offices at Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
* 37 hours a week
* 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
* 8 am to 1 pm, Friday
* Overtime and weekend work where required
We are looking for a Mechanical Service Engineer to join our expanding team.
MAIN FUNCTION & SCOPE OF THE JOB:
Responsible to the Service Manager, the main responsibility of the role is to provide excellent service to our customers, nationally and sometimes overseas, with new/refurbished presses and preventative maintenance work.
MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Travelling extensively in the UK and abroad installing and commissioning new/refurbished presses, carrying out machine overhaul and preventative maintenance work.
* Problem-solving and fault finding on a variety of mechanical and hydraulic presses from pre-war to modern CNC-controlled presses.
* Carry out periodic service checks on customers' equipment.
* Safety working from cherry-pickers, scaffolding and other platforms in compliance with Working at Height Regulations (WAHR), training will be provided.
* Ensure safe use and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with COSHH regulations.
* Observe and comply with Health & Safety and security requirements at all times.
* Responsible for the quality of the work produced and ensuring that all relevant quality procedures are understood and adhered to.
* Actively pursue continuous improvements in assembly methods and techniques and make recommendations for their implementation when appropriate.
* Maintain tidiness in the workplace, company vehicles and good standards of housekeeping.
* Provide cover for other duties and offer assistance in other areas as requested by the manager or his representative.
* Assist in the building of new presses in the factory when not working offsite.
* Be willing to learn new duties outside the normal function.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications
* Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer (E)
* Electrical Engineering qualification (D)
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to read and understand hydraulic drawings (E)
* Ability to work to tight deadlines (E)
* Ability to initiate new ideas/innovations where required (E)
* Full UK driver's license (E)
* Electrical knowledge would be advantageous (D)
* Knowledge of machine tool construction (D)
Experience
* Must have a flexible approach due to short-notice travel/weekend work. (E)
* Experience in hydraulic engineering (E)
* Previous experience in a field service position would be advantageous (D)
* Experience working within a machine build environment (D)
* Experience within a plant maintenance background (D)
Character
* Self-motivated/enthusiastic with the ability to solve problems as they arise.
* Ability to work using own initiative and under pressure - ask for help when required.
* Ensure your highest quality is always achieved when undertaking tasks.
* Share ideas and knowledge for continuous improvement.
* Promote, embrace and manage change.
* Promote honesty and integrity within the business
Respect
* Contribute to a happy working environment
* Be able to work as part of a small team
* Be respectful to all colleagues ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment is maintained.
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