Our client Our client is a well-established provider of specialist engineering services, based in the North West, supplying advanced industrial equipment and technical support to customers across aerospace, automotive, energy and wider manufacturing sectors.Operating from their Manchester service centre, they support customers across the whole of the UK. Their reputation is built on technical excellence, reliability and strong customer relationships.They are now looking to appoint a professional, motivated Service Engineer who enjoys autonomy, variety and solving problems on customer sites. The opportunity This is a field-based Service Engineer position supporting customers with the installation, servicing, testing and repair of specialist industrial machinery. You will work closely with the senior engineer in the team, gaining structured on-the-job training and product knowledge, including bespoke processes that will be fully taught. Key aspects of the role include:
UK-wide field service with regular overnight stays Installation, set-up and mechanical/electrical preparation of machinery Routine servicing, planned testing work and machine health checks Fault-finding and diagnostics on electro-mechanical and PLC-controlled systems (diagnostics only) Supporting commissioning alongside overseas technical specialists Building strong relationships with customers and representing the business professionally Attending the Manchester workshop when not on customer sites for training, preparation and development This role suits someone who enjoys being out on the road, solving technical problems, working with precision equipment and delivering high-quality service to manufacturing customers. About you You will be an experienced, capable engineer with the confidence to work independently on customer sites once trained. You will also enjoy contributing to a small, friendly team and maintaining strong, professional communication with both colleagues and customers. You will bring:
Experience in a field-based service or maintenance role Electrical engineering skills Ability to carry out installations, cabling, mechanical adjustments and diagnostics Experience with industrial or electro-mechanical machinery Confidence using PLC interfaces for diagnostics (no programming required) A recognised engineering apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent experience A full UK driving licence Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away regularly The ability to work well with others, adapt to changing schedules and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service You will also live within commuting distance of Manchester, as you will attend the service centre weekly for training and workshop tasks.If you are a skilled engineer looking for a varied, hands-on role with genuine support, training and long-term stability, we would love to hear from you. Apply now
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