Field Service Engineer

A global plastics packaging manufacturer are seeking a Field Service Engineer to deal with breakdowns/servicing of their packaging machinery through the Southwest area and occasionally further afield (Rare). Primarily, the customer base is food/meat based companies. This is a great opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to put their own stamp on the company as well as working in a fast paced and growing environment.   

Field Service Engineer (Multi-Skilled)

£40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Mobile Working

5 day working week.

Southwest UK - M4

They are offering a salary reflecting experience with (Electric or Hybrid vehicle), Overtime at least once a month, but more can be considered (Saturday £35 an hour & £45 Sunday) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus additional 5 for long service, 10% private pension, life insurance 3x salary, £9000 bonus, income protection, advanced sick pay, Bupa health care,

Responsibilities include:

• Travelling to customer sites around the Southwest and up to parts of the Midlands.
• The role requires visits to packaging business across the Southwest area where you will install, service, maintain, prevent, and repair the vacuum packaging machinery primarily.
• Be able to read electrical diagrams to re - wire and wire, deal with repair and replace single phase and three phase motors.
• You will effectively lead and service and repair the machinery equipment & assets.
• You will be required to work on some mechanical issues including pneumatics work,
• You will be able to replace and repair invertors, relays, AC & DC 3 phase motor Drives
• Commissioning of new machinery, Breakdowns, service & installation
• You will be able to read as well as understand electrical diagrams and schematics, dealing with any electrical circuits, wiring or re wiring.
• Understanding and dealing with the replacement of ethernet cables and dealing with 415vlt machinery.

Essential:

• Strong customer service skills
• 2+ years’ experience in electrical/mechanical engineering 60-40 split.
• Ideally packaging experience is preferred, but other areas will be considered.
• Competent in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Having at least a level 3 qualification in engineering.
• Must be comfortable travelling to other areas when required.
• Must be looking to progress and ambition is key.

Note – There will be stay away visits, which vary but expect at least two a week due to the nature of the role.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on 01254781300 or email a copy of your current CV to sean@serlimited.com