We are looking for a Field Service Engineer for our client’s growing business located near Newton Abbot.

The ideal candidate will need to be a self-starter, with experience of working in this environment, able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and customers but also have a friendly and approachable “can do” attitude to fit in with the rest of the team on site.

• Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM (may vary due to being out on the road)
• Job Type: Permanent; Full Time
• Salary: £32,500 per annum
• Location: Newton Abbot

The Role:

The role is very multi-skilled and will not be limited to Field Service work alone, you will also be required to carry out repairs of customer equipment and plant within our busy workshops.

• You will be working and travelling throughout the South West predominately, occasionally working further afield.
• You will perform maintenance and breakdown cover to a wide variety of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, along with routine servicing of both hydraulic power packs and compressors.
• A good understanding of computer systems in a fast moving environment would be a distinct advantage.
• Working closely with the Engineering and Technical teams on site to provide support and ensure that both customer and company needs are met as efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities:

• To assemble complex hydraulic & pneumatic systems in workshop and at customer’s premises to detailed drawings.
• To test complex systems on schedule to ensure correct operating criteria are met before delivery to customer.
• To run up and test compressors before delivery to customers.
• To install and commission complex hydraulic/pneumatic systems at customers premises (individually/with a team)
• Able to fault find on complex electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems with little information.
• Fault diagnosis, inspection and repair of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, pumps and motors.
• Manufacture and install pipe work systems for high pressure hydraulic systems and pneumatic ring main systems.
• May be required to attend breakdowns at very short notice, some overtime and weekend working will be required.
• Promoting the company at all times when communicating with customers.
• Carry out repairs both on site and in the workshop in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, experience of Word and Excel to an intermediate level is essential.
• Must have experience of working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Must hold a relevant engineering qualification to a minimum of NVQ Level 3
• An ability to weld and fabricate equipment would be advantageous.
• Experience of basic turning and milling operations would be advantageous
• A working knowledge of “Star Delta” starters and fault finding on electrical control circuits would be advantageous
• Must have held a UK driving licence for a minimum of three years.
• Ideally 3-5 years experience in a similar service role within and engineering or plant maintenance environment.
• May suit someone from a factory maintenance background looking to get into service work

Personal Attributes / Qualities:

• Encourages a positive working environment in line with Company mission, vision and values.
• Articulated and able to communicate with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent telephone manner, initiative, drive, enthusiasm and be self motivated.
• Able to work as part of a team to support colleagues and independently to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to cope with demanding workload and work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

Apply below today if you feel you have the right experience for this role! Or call us on 01823 352333

CPTaunton

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.