£35K/yr to £42K/yr
Peterborough, England
Permanent, Variable

Service Engineer

Posted by ASC Connections Ltd.

A global leader in automation solutions for production environments is actively seeking to hire an Installation / Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. With passion for innovation, they are fully aware that their success is based on the people who drive their solutions with commitment and know-how. In return, excellent training and career prospects are available.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the installation / service engineer will take care of the service, installation, start-up, commissioning and training of equipment supplied to customers throughout the UK and Ireland.

As a Service Engineer your duties will include, but are not limited to-

  • An initial training and coaching phase, where you will shadow members of the current engineering team. The duration of which will vary depending on the level of preparation and knowledge of the candidate.
  • Excellent communication, relating with customers and for accurate internal reporting.
  • Equipment installation, start-up, commissioning and training.
  • Maintenance of equipment at customers' premises.
  • Service administration tasks.
  • Regular travel will be required during the working week.

To be successful in the role of Service Engineer, the ideal Candidate -

  • Must be electrically qualified.
  • Will show resourcefulness, good organisational and time management skills.
  • Should be personable and helpful with a focus on assisting customers and colleagues.
  • Would benefit from having an understanding of plastic injection moulding machines and automation.

On offer-

  • A basic salary of £35 - 42K, depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday with occasional planned weekend work
  • Overtime paid at time and ½ Saturday, double time Sundays
  • Long working day bonus - anything over 10 hours is £33 a day
  • Additional £125 per month to cover one weekend in five for the 24/7 call out service (rare)

In addition -

  • A company car provided for business and personal use
  • Accommodation and subsistence expenses will be covered by the company (usually upfront, or a float will be given)
  • Training provided at European HQ on pre-planned courses throughout the year

If you think you could be a good fit for the installation / service engineer role, please apply now to start your application!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.