Overview
Field Service Engineer (Trainee) – WELLINGTON HEAD OFFICE
Salary: Up to £30,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent | Schedule: Monday to Friday
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Field Service Engineer to join our client\'s dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to embark on a career in engineering, with a focus on waste processing equipment. If you have a passion for learning, enjoy working in hands-on environments, and are open to operating in less-than-clean settings, we encourage you to apply. Background in agricultural farming machinery or general machinery rebuilds experience is a bonus.
Key Responsibilities
* Service & Maintenance
o Work on customers\' waste processing equipment for both emergency call-outs and planned preventative maintenance.
o Maximise plant reliability through regular servicing and timely interventions.
o Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on hydraulics, electrics, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and various recycling equipment.
* Installation & Training
o Assist in the installation of new machines at customer sites.
* Engineering Support
o Support all stages of machine builds and refurbishments.
o Ensure that all work complies with health and safety legislation.
* Customer Communication
o Maintain strong communication with customers to support their current needs.
o Proactively identify and discuss future equipment requirements with clients.
Hours of Work
You are employed on a full-time basis with normal working hours of 40 hours per week, typically from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet customer availability. Overtime policies: time and a half for weekdays over twelve hours; weekends paid at time and a half for Saturday and double time for Sunday. Overnight stays are paid up to the hotel arrival, with accommodation and subsistence covered by the client.
Requirements
* Age: Minimum age of 21 due to the requirement to drive company vehicles.
* Driving License: A valid driving license with a maximum of 6 points.
* Experience: No specific industry experience required; candidates with an interest in electrical systems or relevant experience will be preferred.
* Willingness to Learn: Strong desire to learn and develop skills in a hands-on environment.
* Physical Ability: Capability to work in dirty environments and perform physical tasks as required.
Working Conditions
* Travel: Initial travel less than experienced engineers; averaging around 2 weeks per month as you gain experience.
* Supervision: During the training period, you will work alongside an experienced engineer until comfortable handling tasks independently.
* Timeline for Independence: Average time to reach an independent working level is approximately 3 months, subject to individual learning pace and training quality.
Training
On-the-job training will be provided, along with support toward formal qualifications relevant to the field, which the company will finance.
Benefits
* Death in service policy at 4 times your salary.
* 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional closure during Christmas.
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