Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Field Service Specialist to join our team in the Wood Protection business. As a key member of our field service team, you will be responsible for repairing and servicing customers' timber treatment plants and associated equipment at their premises.
The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, with experience in fabrication, welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics. You will also have excellent communication skills, analytical fault-finding abilities, and the ability to work independently in a field-based role.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform maintenance tasks on timber treatment plants and associated equipment, including completion of condition/service reports.
* Breakdown repair and fault diagnosis at customers' premises.
* Commissioning and installation of new plants and upgrades to existing plants.
* Provide practical operator training to ensure safe operation of timber treatment plants and responsible use of chemicals.
Requirements
* Preferred area of study – Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* A Level standard. HNC/OND, City & Guilds National, BTEC / NVQ Level 3
* 2 – 5 years experience in mechanical training & knowledge to include fabrication, welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
* Electrical - Experience of SCADA, PLC and control panel fault diagnostics, testing of equipment.
* Good communication skills at all levels and tenacious and analytical fault-finding skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer to join a global specialty chemicals business that's committed to solving the world's toughest preservation challenges through better science.
As a Mechanical Field Service Specialist, you can expect a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.
About Arxada
Arxada is a global company that provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace, and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to sustainability and innovation.