Location; UK Field Based (Head Office – Walsall)
Are you a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or TIG Welder who enjoys hands-on engineering work rather than being tied to the same machine every day?
We are working with a specialist engineering business that designs, manufactures, installs and maintains industrial washing systems used within food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and industrial processing environments across the UK.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to recruit a Field Service Mechanical Engineer/ tig welder to join a close-knit engineering team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One week you could be carrying out preventative maintenance on a customer's production equipment, the next you could be involved in the installation and commissioning of a new industrial washing system.
Unlike many maintenance roles, this position offers genuine variety, autonomy and the opportunity to develop specialist engineering skills while working on bespoke equipment across multiple industries.
The business has an excellent reputation for looking after its engineers, with very low staff turnover and a supportive management team who invest heavily in training and development.
Responsibilities of a Field Service Mechanical Engineer:
* Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on industrial washing systems across customer sites
* Perform TIG welding repairs and modifications on specialist equipment
* Support installation and commissioning projects throughout the UK
* Work on conveyors, spray systems, air knives, bin lifts and industrial washing machinery
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime
* Carry out equipment upgrades and improvement works
* Complete service documentation and reports
* Deliver a high standard of customer service while representing the business on site
Skills & Qualifications of a Field Service Mechanical Engineer / TIG Welder:
* Strong mechanical engineering or mechanical fitting background
* TIG welding experience essential
* Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, process or service environments
* Comfortable working independently and travelling to customer sites
* Mechanical maintenance, installation or service engineering experience
* Basic electrical fault-finding skills advantageous but not essential
* Full UK driving licence
We would particularly welcome applications from:
* Mechanical Fitters
* Mechanical Maintenance Engineers
* TIG Welder Fabricators
* Installation Engineers
* Service Engineers
* Conveyor Engineers
Benefits of a Field Service Mechanical Engineer / TIG Welder:
* Salary: £37,000
* Significant overtime available paid at 1.5x on target earnings £45,000
* Monday to Thursday: 07:15 - 16:00 Friday: 07:15 - 12:00
* Company-funded hotel accommodation when working away
* Night-out allowance and meal allowance
* Company pension
* Specialist training and development
* Opportunity to learn electrical skills
* Long-term stable role within a growing engineering business
* Varied work across multiple industries and customer sites
If you feel this Field Service Mechanical Engineer/ TIG Welderrole is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.
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