Elevate your career with Accles & Shelvoke, where precision engineering meets innovation. In this unique role, you'll combine hands-on production with on-the-go field service, all while expanding your skills and developing your career with a global leader.
Hybrid Production & Field Service Technician
Birmingham, B76
- Full Time, Permanent
- Starting Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (Overtime may be required)
- Full private healthcare (including family), pension matched up to 6%
- International travel may be required
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Established in 1913, Accles & Shelvoke is a global leader in the production of the CASH brand of stunning products, which are recognised and exported to 6 continents. Our precision-engineered tools ensure animal welfare is not compromised, and our ACVOKE cable spiking tools are trusted worldwide for safe work on high voltage power cables.
About the Production & Field Service Technician role:
Your responsibilities will be split between the factory in Birmingham and customers' sites. Initially being trained in Birmingham in all aspects of production, assembly, fitting, finishing and operation of equipment. After successful factory training you will be field trained and continue your learning journey with fault finding, repair, service and calibration of our equipment in the field.
Upon successful training, you will have a unique set of skills that enables you to work wherever the business dictates, which could be in Birmingham, UK wide or, on occasions globally.
We are a growing niche company in a global group. You can expect a demanding, rewarding, enjoyable and varied work schedule in a supportive environment, along with opportunities to grow within the business.
This is a new role due to expansion of the business. The estimated time between factory and field duties is currently 50/50.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn and assist in all elements of production, including assembly, testing, and finishing.
- Visit customer sites to maintain, repair, and calibrate A&S Ltd products.
- Promote and sell our full range of services and products while in the field.
- Conduct customer training on the safe handling and maintenance of our equipment.
- Maintain detailed records of visits, sales, and customer interactions.
- Ensure company tools, equipment, and vehicles are well-maintained and presentable.
- Engage with customers to discuss technical issues and provide commercial solutions.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Background in mechanical engineering with factory and field experience.
- Methodical, eager to learn, and ready for a role where no two days are the same.
- Proficient in Microsoft products and interested in technology.
- Presentable, articulate, and comfortable working with a variety of customers and colleagues.
- Commercially aware, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- A-Level education or 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Clean driving licence, passport, and no criminal convictions.
About Accles & Shelvoke:
Accles & Shelvoke, Established 1913, manufacture the CASH brand of stunning products that are recognized and exported to 6 continents across the world. High quality, precision engineered, reliable stunners that ensure animal welfare is not compromised. Global market leader for cartridge powered captive bolt stunning tools for over 110 years. Captive bolt stunners are used across the world in agricultural industries in many varied situations.
Accles & Shelvoke manufacture the ACVOKE brand of cable spiking tools that are used to disable and ensure safe working on high voltage power cables. captive bolt stunners are used across the world in agricultural industries in many varied situations. The ACVOKE cable spiker is used globally in various industries including power generation and infrastructure.
Benefits:
- Full private healthcare including family coverage.
- Pension matched up to 6%.
- Opportunities for international travel.
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Other suitable skills and experience include Production Technician, Field Service Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Assembly Technician, Calibration Technician, Technical Support Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Fitter.