Our client is a leading provider of engineering technology nationwide. Due to continued expansion, they are now recruiting for a Technical Engineer to join their team based at their site in Crimble, Lancashire. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody who has had a ‘hands on’ career and is interested in stepping into a split position based in an office 80% and onsite 20% carrying out engineering works. Candidates will be expected to travel and there will be the requirement to stay out overnight from time to time. Technical Engineer Responsibilities:
* Attend technical breakdowns on site.
* Attend any urgent breakdowns that cannot be covered with Service Engineers.
* Carry out planned remedial works on site not covered by Service Engineers.
* Conduct control system and energy upgrades.
* Provides technical support to engineers and customers.
* Programming screens, temp controllers & timers for sending out.
* Building up gas trains & testing.
* Assist Technical Admin with technical information for remedial quotes.
* Conduct engineer performance surveys, ideally 2 per engineer, per year.
* Continuous improvement of the Training Centre.
* Site visits to survey jobs for accurate costing / call up.
* Training Service Engineers as directed by Technical Manager.
* Scheduling technical work – sorting materials & labour with Ops.
* Producing any RAMs required for jobs.
* Assisting in writing and issuing technical bulletins as directed by Technical Manager.
* Conduct any R&D work required by the Technical Manager.
Technical Engineer Requirements:
* The candidate will ideally be electrical bias and will hold a recognised qualification, ideally HNC.
* Have a high level of fault-finding skills with the ability to read wiring schematics.
* Ability to diagnose and install & test motors & VSD’s.
* Must have good mechanical skills.
* Have an understanding of PLC’s and variable speed drives.
* Excellent communication skills with a strong customer focus.
* IT literate – MS Office; Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Hold full clean driving licence.
Technical Engineer Benefits:
* Salary is £43,680 - £46,800.
* Monday to Friday – 40 hour working week.
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Company vehicle, mobile phone and tablet provided.
* Company pension scheme.
* Private healthcare (after 6 months).
* Loyalty bonus for service (after 2 years).
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