Field Service Engineer Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire (field based)
Permanent Role
Our client is one of the UK’s leading companies in the sales and distribution of drinks and beverages equipment to the juice, cider, wine and beer markets. The company has enjoyed dramatic growth and as such, we are seeking a full-time experienced Service Engineer to join our expanding field service team.
Based from their offices in Silverstone, Northamptonshire, the job will entail: to complete field installations, maintain and repair electro-mechanical food processing and beverage equipment and provide on-going service support for our customers. Work as part of the service team to provide on-site installation and technical support service for customer equipment.
Respond to breakdown calls and complete planned maintenance.
Ensure all electrical fittings / wiring meets the required safety standards.
Conduct an inspection of electrical aspects and ensure compliance in accordance with procedures.
Responsibly manage the company vehicle, tools and stock provided.
Positively respond to performance data relating to our field operations in order to continually improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Prepare and write customer visit reports for internal and external use where needed, utilising the company software system.
Full understanding and compliance with industry and company Health & Safety policies.
Potential candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and proficient in fault diagnoses across a range of food industry electromechanical equipment.
A good track record of maintaining electromechanical equipment in the food and/or beverage industry
HNC/HND or similar engineering qualification with electrical bias preferred
Clean driving licence, maximum of 3 points on licence accepted
Forklift Licence is preferred but not essential – training can be provided
Proficient in Microsoft office package and able in computer literacy
· Excellent inter-personal skills with previous experience in a field service roll dealing with demanding customers
We are looking for an all-round service engineer not only with the technical skills, experience, and confidence, but notably have a calm and collectable personality as this role is customer facing with determination to help drive the Core service function forward.