Field Service Engineer - Packaging Machinery

Field Service Engineer - Packaging Machinery

Process Equipment - North West / Greater Manchester

Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Salford, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside

• This is a fantastic role for someone who has worked on mechanical and / or electrical industrial equipment that is looking for their next career move.
• Great role for a strong mechanical or electrical engineer that is resilient, motivated, and happy working out on the road completing machine installations and breakdown repairs
• Excellent progression and training opportunities
• Brilliant career opportunity for ex-military engineering personnel to begin or further a civilian role.

The Company recruiting for the Field Service Engineer:

• Market leader and a true recognisable force in their sector.
• Established for well over 50 years, they pride themselves on the quality of their product portfolio and service offering.
• In return for your experience, they can offer a very rewarding career, with excellent training and benefits package

The Role of the Field Service Engineer:

• You will be based from home, repairing and installing a range of strapping machines.
• Equipment used within various industries such as food, construction, pharma, and distribution found at the end of the production or packaging line.
• Visiting a range of well-known and prestigious clients.
• Conducting installations (25% of the role) and responding to breakdown calls (75% of you time).
• The role is 50% mechanical, 50% electrical, so will suit a multiskilled engineer
• A Mon - Fri role working 45 hours (including travel time). Most experienced engineers are working 38 - 40 hours per week.

The Candidate for the Field Service Engineer:

• Hold a formal engineering qualification such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ, apprenticeship or an electrical qualification.
• You'll have previous field service experience or have been an engineer within the armed forces.
• Multiskilled background
• Basic understanding of PLC fault finding (training can be provided)
• Strong customer service skills
• Good administrative and accurate reporting
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have right to work in the UK without sponsorship

The Package for the Field Service Engineer:

• £38,000 - £43,000 Basic Salary, depending on experience
• Company bonus + £5 daily lunch allowance + company credit card
• Weekend overtime available paid at £32ph
• Company vehicle (Electric or Hybrid)
• Pension (8% company contribution), Mobile, Tablet
• Death in Service (4x Salary)
• Specialist tools, uniform, PPE provided
• Ongoing manufacturers training
• 25 days holiday plus stats plus an extra day for your Birthday

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

We won't be able to discuss the role with you without an application.

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.

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