Field Service Engineer

Essex- 50% Hockley workshop-based, 50% International/National travel.

Salary-Negotiable with ability to earn much more by travelling

40 hours per week.

The company:

You will be joining a well-known, up-and-coming manufacturing company specialising in the design, build and installation of a range of machinery used in the FMCG, pharmaceutical, chemical industries and more.

Due to continued growth and a strong sales pipeline, they are now seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Engineer.

The Field Service Engineer will be part of a team travelling to customer sites representing the company and carrying out the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs and servicing of equipment. The role will involve a mix of national and international travel, but the successful applicant will be based in the workshop near Hockley when not on customer sites.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Mechanical Assembly and testing of machinery and systems.
• Mechanical assembly of sub-assemblies
• Fault-finding and repairs
• Carry out final inspections on machinery and systems before installation or when completed
• Working with relevant teams such as planning to organise parts, project timelines and installation deadlines etc.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

• Experience in a similar role within a mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment
• Mechanical assembly and build skills.
• Electrical skills such as wiring would be highly advantageous.
• Open to travelling nationally or internationally 50% of working time.
• Completed engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications such as NVQ level 3.
• Health & Safety Knowledge

Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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