Field Service Engineer

Your new company
Our client is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

The company supplies, services, repairs and replaces train doors on train stock across the country.
This role will involve travel to various sites around the country working on the replacement, upgrade, overhaul, and repair of orders.
The role will involve working away from home when required during the week and the role will also involve night work.

Your new role
The role will involve but not limited to the following duties:

• Attend customer premises for the repair, overhaul, and upgrade of systems related to our core portfolio.
• Conduct training, instruction, and application of work processes at customer sites.
• Understand malfunctions, suggest corrective measures, and undertake related activities according to work instructions.
• Troubleshoot and integrate existing systems, implement preventative measures, and assess warranties.
• Independently process replacement and repair orders in conjunction with the administrative team.
• Prepare work reports and document assembly processes and progress.
• Provide technical support and execute agreed services from service contracts.
• Identify and repair assembly and functional defects on various assemblies.
• Document errors and damages, record defective components, time spent, and feedback production orders for further processing.
• Complete mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical assembly of complex assemblies according to drawings, parts lists, and work instructions.
• Review and amend work instructions for on-site contractors.
• Be flexible in working hours, including early mornings, late evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Be willing to travel and stay away from home as required.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have the following skills & experience:

• Experience in an engineering discipline or completion of a recognised
• The ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Full UK driving licence
• Mechanical qualifications
• Electrical qualifications (advantageous)
• Readiness to travel up to 50% of the time.

What you'll get in return
Salary depending on experience, £35,000 to £40,000
Generous holiday allowance
Company pension
Company van where required


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now and speak to Garry on 01603580180.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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