An excellent opportunity for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a well-established company
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. (Based on 48 hours per week)
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset TA6.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Full time) + Overtime. Weekend available with on call rota.
About The Role:
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the routine maintenance and repairs of customer equipment. In addition to this you will be expected to maintain business relationships with customers as well as performing necessary administrative tasks and other duties within the scope of your job role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Servicing & Maintenance
Basic troubleshooting, diagnostics and fault finding
Service, maintain, refurbish and repair of customers equipment
Commissioning and Installation of customer equipment
Use of hand/power tools ratchets, spanner, hammers, etc.
Maintenance and repair of company equipment and tools
Manufacture, assembly and refurbishment of machinery/parts in the workshop or at customers premises
Responding to call outs/breakdowns in a prompt manner at short notice
Adhering to Health & Safety at all times
Customer Service
Always provide a professional and courteous service to all customers and suppliers
Build and maintain excellent relationships with new and existing customers, identifying their requirements where possible
Reporting to customer any defects or issues with equipment that could cause harm to their staff or members of the public
Provide help and advice to customers regarding the maintenance and repair of equipment
Removal of all scrap/waste from customers site and ensuring area is safe and clean before leaving
Company Vehicle
Check fluid levels of company service vehicles on a weekly basis and replenish as necessary
Maintain cleanliness of the interior/exterior of company service vehicle
Stock-take of service vehicles when requested
Reporting any issues or damage with company vehicle to your line manager
Administrative Tasks
Completion of service reports immediately after every job and ensure documentation is forwarded on to the relevant personnel
Completion of timesheets, expense forms and request forms as required
Mentoring
Assist and mentor new engineers/apprentices and give honest feedback on their performance to your line manager when requested
Candidate Requirements:
Previous experience working in mechanical or electrical engineering Ideally experienced as a field service engineer
Excellent customer service with strong communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Comfortable mentoring an apprentice/junior engineer
Comfortable with travelling and overnight stays (where required)
Qualifications & Certification:
Diploma, City & Guilds or similar qualification in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or similar discipline
Full Clean Driving License
In the absence of formal qualifications, relevant previous experience will be considered
Company Benefits:
Accommodation paid (for overnight stays) with meals provided
31 days holiday entitlement (Including Bank Holidays)
Fuel Card and Hotel Card
Use of company vehicle (work use only)
Company pension contributions
Extra holiday entitlement following 2 years of service
Work uniform provided
Overtime rate paid on additional hours & Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
Candidates can easily achieve £40,000 + per annum with overtime/callouts
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.
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