Field Service Engineer

A new and exciting opportunity is available with my client who are now looking for Electrical biased Field Service Engineer to join their Service Team. Their ideal candidate will have 17th / 18th edition, with proven qualification or apprenticeship training within an electrical engineering discipline as well as knowledge of PLC’s, motor circuits, sensor and measurement devices and associated equipment.

Field Service Engineer role:
The successful Electrical biased Field Service Engineer will report to the Regional Field Manager, be part of a small team responsible for asset inspection, troubleshooting, servicing and commissioning and assisting with installations of my client’s equipment. You’ll be responsible for:
•    Optimising the performance of new installation equipment and existing assets as part of continuing new product provision and service and support to end users.
•    Make sure that all installations and serviced equipment represent good reference sites.
•    Final testing and commissioning of installations in relation to new and existing equipment.
•    Service work on equipment and ancillary equipment including works on control systems.
•    Site visits to undertake inspections on products for mechanical and electrical asset condition reporting and electrical trouble shooting/ fault finding.
•    Provide operator training for the end users of my clients products.
•    Provide technical support to customers and other departments.
•    Make sure that projects provide effective solutions for customers.

Field Service Engineer requirement:
Experienced and qualified Electrical Technician/Electrician educated to NVQ Level 3 level or equivalent.
Can work from mechanical and electrical engineering drawings ideally from an electrical engineering service or a plant/production maintenance background. 
Knowledge of three-phase low voltage motor control panels and PLCs
Qualified to 18th or 17th Edition.
Willing to assist Mechanical Technicians when required.
Predominately site work in Southern UK and a company van will be provided for travel. 
Occasional work in other parts of the UK.
UK driving license.
Excellent customer facing experience.

Field Service Engineer package:
Salary base of £38k - £44.5k (OTE circa £50k)
Overtime,
Paid door to door, 
Company van for work use only,
Company bonus (annually),
Private health after probation period,
death in service 3x salary,
Sick bonus,
Attractive company pension,
23 days holiday + bank hols (increasing 1 day per annum to max of 33 days).