FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER
Location: Northampton area base - covering UK and Europe
Salary: c £36k + generous benefits, van, exceptional allowances, expenses, with realistic first-year earnings of £55k-£60k
Our client, based near Northampton, is part of an established group specializing in bespoke materials handling solutions across diverse industry sectors worldwide. Due to ongoing success and strategic growth, they are seeking a dynamic, multi-skilled Field Service Engineer to join their professional engineering team. The role involves installing and maintaining handling solutions and supporting customers both domestically and internationally.
Reporting to the Service Manager, the successful candidate will perform a broad range of reactive and preventative maintenance activities on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The role requires a customer-facing approach, emphasizing high-quality service and satisfaction.
Initially, comprehensive training will cover health and safety, working at height, and equipment operation. Subsequently, responsibilities include:
1. Carrying out service calls on a planned preventative and reactive basis at customer sites.
2. Performing preventive maintenance and repairs on customer equipment and systems from various manufacturers.
3. Communicating effectively with customers about activities and faults.
4. Documenting work via job sheets and reporting faults.
5. Training customers and their technicians in equipment use and maintenance.
Additional duties include assisting with installation and commissioning of machinery, adhering to health and safety regulations, and working independently with minimal supervision. Flexibility to work in various locations and environments is essential.
Ideal candidates will have experience in plant and equipment maintenance, particularly within materials handling or automatic process equipment, with a strong mechanical background. Being multi-skilled and self-motivated to work in diverse environments is crucial.
A full UK driving license and flexibility to work extra hours as needed are mandatory. In return, the role offers an attractive benefits package, stability, and genuine career progression opportunities.
For further information, contact Premier Technical Recruitment at (phone number removed) or email your CV in confidence to (url removed).
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