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Chelmsford
1 day ago
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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.

    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. 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.

    Desired Skills and Experience

    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

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