Field Service Engineer

OTE – £41,000 (base salary up to £33,000)

Telford

Our client is a market leader in the UK providing industry leading solutions and products to the egg industry. They are looking for the right person to join their team of UK Service Engineers. This role is all about supporting their client base across the UK and the work is varied including: installation of brand new machinery, servicing and planned maintenance as well as responding to breakdowns. There is also a helpdesk aspect to the role providing telephone support to clients. A willingness to learn, positive attitude and honest and integrity are key attributes our client is looking for.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to join a company that genuinely supports their people and delivers great service to their clients.

Responsibilities

• A willingness to attend service and support calls at short notice
• Significant overnight stays and travel (up to 100 days per annum) – travel, accommodation and meal costs are met in full by our client
• Installation of new machinery
• Planned maintenance and repair
• Emergency maintenance and repairs
• Some overseas travel in the first 18 months for training and to install machinery

Candidate requirements

• A minimum of five years experience in a relevant field (for example automotive, agriculture, heavy plant, production and conveyors)
• Mechanical and electrical engineering experience with a mechanical bias – candidates can be time served as there is no requirement to hold formal qualifications
• Ideally candidates will come from a field engineering background
• Good communication skills
• Ability to use initiative
• A strong work ethic
• Self motivated
• A clean UK driving licence
• A valid passport as there is some overseas travel to Ireland and the Netherlands

Benefits and reward package

• Company vehicle (typically a Ford Connect)
• Company credit card
• 10 x salary DIS
• 6% employer pension contribution based on a 3% employee contribution
• 23 days holiday per annum (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays and three days between Christmas and New Year
• Overnight away from home allowance of £30 per night
• Night work allowance of £100 per shift
• Food allowance – reasonable food expenses are covered with a daily allowance up to £40
• Overtime paid at time and a half and double time depending on hours
• Private Medical Insurance (after completion of probation) – family members can be added as an additional cost
• Bike to work scheme
• Laptop and mobile

If you are interested in the position, please apply or call Anna for more information 01743 461239