Service Engineer - Chemical Machinery

Huddersfield
1 month ago
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Join our rapidly expanding company established in 2009, providing essential services to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Chemical Machinery Service Engineer to become the Senior service engineer and site supervisor. Full training and support on our products will be provided. Due to our foreseen expansion forecasts this role would be a great opportunity for the right candidate to grow and to develop with our company and team, and to gradually take on more responsibility as they develop within this role.

Our client is a leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry based in Huddersfield. Due to exciting expansion plans hey are looking to recruit a dedicated and skilled Chemical Machinery Service Engineer to become the Senior service engineer and site supervisor. This role would be a great opportunity for the right candidate to grow and develop within the team, gradually taking on more responsibilities. Full training and support on products will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance, repairs, and installations on chemical machinery
Supervise and lead on-site service projects
Train and mentor junior engineers
Travel within the UK and occasionally overseas for service work
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Requirements:

Completed apprenticeship in a relevant field
Experience with maintenance and site installation
Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (at least 10 years experience)
Ability to work independently and lead a team
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
Electrical and chemical machinery experience is advantageous but not essential

Benefits:

Hourly rate of £16.50 per hour when working at headquarters, £19.80 per hour when working on site, depending on the applicant (Site/workshop ratio is estimated to be 50/50%)
Overnight expenses covered, - Company van and phone provided for work-related travel
Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company

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