Overview
SludgeTEK is a well-established, dynamic organisation founded in 2001. The company is privately owned, financially secure, and maintains ISO accreditation in Quality, Environmental Management, and Health & Safety.
We are presently seeking a qualified Service Engineer to join our professional team. In response to anticipated growth and expansion, there may be a requirement for assignments throughout Europe. This challenging and varied role encompasses travel and periods working away from home; a company vehicle and appropriate accommodation will be provided.
Knowledge of process plant operations would be beneficial, as would demonstrable experience working with some or all of the following: rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses, and filter presses, although comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised, computer literate, confident, and reliable, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
* Field Service Engineer, professional and organised, having completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent formal training programme.
* Familiar with industrial installation and control systems.
* Competent in conducting basic fault diagnosis in control panels (electrical qualifications advantageous).
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
* Familiar with PLC/Microprocessor control systems and Star/Delta or inverter motor drive technologies up to 150 kW.
* Process experience within the water/wastewater or process/manufacturing sectors.
* Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and participation in an on-call rota (currently 2 in every 10 weeks).
* Customer-focused professional, capable of communicating effectively at all levels and establishing trust and credibility with clients.
* Computer and general literacy; proficient in preparing service and visit reports using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
* Full, clean UK driving licence essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Installation, operation, and maintenance of our range of mobile processing equipment.
* Execution of service contracts for customers' installed plant.
* Addressing mechanical breakdowns and conducting workshop repairs as required.
* Extensive travel, predominantly UK-based with occasional international assignments.
* Servicing and installation of equipment at the SludgeTEK workshop facility.
* Supporting the sales department during customer visits.
* Supervision and training of subcontracted personnel.
* Preparation of risk assessments and method statements prior to undertaking service assignments.
* Participation in call-out rota and occasional weekend working.
Remuneration Package
* Highly competitive basic salary with paid overtime.
* Company vehicle and fuel card.
* All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.
* Pension scheme following qualifying period.
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Corporate workwear and PPE supplied.
* Comprehensive ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.
* Access to Mitie employee discount schemes and wellbeing programmes.
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