Job Description
ROLE: Field Mechanical Engineer
LOCATION: Lower Darwen.
SALARY: Circa £42,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience. Plus overtime. Plus annual bonus. OTE approx. 50-52K. Company Vehicle + half day finish on a Friday.
A global engineering manufacturer with operations in the UK, Europe and US has established a leading reputation for quality and reliability serving industries including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Chemical and High Value Industrial.
The company leads a group of 4 successful brands with a combined global turnover of $140 million.
We are currently searching for a Field Mechanical Engineer to join the team supporting customers on site, providing technical direction and solutions needed for installation or maintenance of designed bespoke equipment.
75-85% travel covering the UK, Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland is expected.
Key responsibilities include:
* Field or multi-site experience.
* A hands-on approach is essential.
* Essential exposure to maintenance and mechanical installation is required.
* Ability to diagnose equipment and read system schematics and technical drawings.
* Collaboration with the field team is necessary to take responsibility and support testing of new and custom machinery at the Test Bay site in Darwen.
* Strong communication skills are required to feedback with peers on development and improvements.
* Travel to the UK and Europe with a UK driving license is a must.
* Experience with hand and power tools is essential.
* Ideal candidates will have some exposure from product movement or handling.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with an interest in manufacturing or working in a technical environment.
Educated to degree level with mechanical engineering or mechanical maintenance HND or degree.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IS REQUIRED.
ABILITY TO CLIMB LADDERS AND WORK AT HEIGHTS IS ESSENTIAL.
TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE KEY.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND MANNER ARE REQUIRED.
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO DEVELOP AND BUILD CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS.