Job ref: SC25-5783 NW

Service Engineer

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 up to £60,000 per annum dependent 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”

To apply for this job email your details to katie.francis@sierra57consult.com.

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