Job Overview: Our client, a leading manufacturer of robots & automation has retained our services to assist them in appointing a Service Engineer to join their established team. Benefits: Company vehicle & tools £7000 p/a contractual bonus paid monthly once probation period passed Generous overtime rates Private medical insurance Extensive company & product training in UK & European HQ’s. The average gross salary for Service Engineers in this company can be upto £60,000 per annum dependant on applicant’s experience, skillset, knowledge, commitment & application. Remit: As a Service Engineer you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning and servicing of robotics and ancillary equipment into predominantly the plastic injection moulding industry The successful candidate will have good robotics/automation machinery skills, and be electrically bias, with strong electro-mechanical skills and trained in 16th/17th or 18th wiring regulations. Ideally the role will be 70% electrical / 30% mechanical application. Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be flexible to the work schedule, as travel is required throughout the UK & Ireland. Responsibilities: As a Service Engineer, you will take care of the installation & commissioning of robots and automation cells supplied to customers throughout the UK & Ireland. You will also carry out onsite and offsite training for customers, along with service and preventative maintenance work. Regular travel will be required during the working week. A company vehicle and fuel will be provided. Accommodation and subsistence expenses will be covered by the company. As Service Engineer you will provide breakdown assistance both at customers sites and by telephone. You will program and test new installations, and to make modifications to existing installations. The Service Engineer will be expected to travel within the UK and Republic of Ireland with extensive travel and periods away from home Experience Requirements: You will hold a recognised qualification in engineering, ideally technical training in electro-mechanical engineering 16th, 17th or 18th edition wiring regulations certification is essential Previous experience working with robotics and/or automation is essential A background in machinery maintenance, servicing and installation, ideally within the injection moulding industry: other industry sectors will be considered. Previous experience working as a Service Engineer will be highly advantageous Excellent communication skills & a professional manner Self-motivated, reliable and must be able to work unsupervised to tight deadlines, adhering to all Health & Safety working procedures Key Words: “Service Engineer”, “Field Service Engineer”, “Installation Engineer”, “Maintenance Engineer”, “Electrical Engineer”, “Mechanical Engineer” “Multi-Skilled Maintenance”, “Robots” “Plastics”, Ancillaries, “Materials Handling”, Automation, “injection moulding”, “PLC programming” FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult – Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google “Sierra 57” & register with us