Mechanical Service Engineer (Hydraulics)

Huddersfield
8 months ago
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£32,000 - £38,000 (OTE £45K) + Progression to Management + Flexible Hours + Door-to-Door Pay + Site Rate 1.2x + OT up to 2x + Company Van

Huddersfield

Are you a Mechanical Service Engineer with Hydraulics experience, looking for a unique role with a mixture of site and workshop work, and the opportunity to progress into a supervisor role within a few years?

Do you want an exciting new opportunity with extensive training in installing and refurbishing centrifuges for the chemical, pharmaceutical and water treatment industries, with generous site (1.2x) & overtime (up to 2x) rates?

An opportunity is available to join a small yet growing company with ambitious expansion plans for both the short and long term. You will utilise your skills by undertaking specialised training under the guidance of the Lead Engineer and accepting a variety of responsibilities, where your commitment will be rewarded with excellent progression in the years ahead.

You will be responsible for workshop dismantling and refurbishment, as well as on-site installation and servicing of centrifuge machinery. Additionally, you will contribute to manufacturing processes and work closely with the Lead Engineer, taking on further responsibilities while receiving extensive training through shadowing.

The Role:

Work alongside the Lead Engineer to receive hands-on training on specialized centrifuge equipment
Provide on-site service to clients across the UK, where you will support installation and servicing of machinery and ensure client satisfaction
Contribute to the manufacturing and refurbishment processes in the workshop, including stripping machines and writing refurbishment reports
Progression to senior leadership, where your commitment will be rewarded throughout the company's upcoming expansion
The Person:

Experience with installation and servicing of heavy machinery, hydraulics, or similar
Happy with travel to on-site installation and servicing
Valid driving licenseKeywords: Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Heavy Machinery, Hydraulics, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Water Treatment, Mechanical Engineer, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Reference: BBBH18162d

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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