Bedford
Field Service Engineer
Location: Outskirts of Bedford
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: TBC
Our client is a leading manufacturer supplying customers across beverage, food, logistics and general manufacturing sectors. They are seeking a qualified Multi Skilled Field Service Engineer to join their service team supporting installations, commissioning, maintenance and repair activities across the UK & Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation, commissioning, repair and refurbishment of packaging machinery
- Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair
- Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams
- On-site customer support and technical troubleshooting
- Completion of service reports and documentation
- Occasional travel overseas for training and machine testing
- Working flexible hours depending on customer requirements
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Multi Skilled Engineer (Mechanical and/or Electrical)
- Ability to read electrical diagrams and fault find from them
- Strong mechanical fault finding and repair skills
- Good diagnostic and problem-solving ability
- Basic PLC fault finding knowledge
- Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland
- Willingness to stay away from home (typically up to 5 days, occasionally longer)
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Full clean driving licence
- Competent in MS Office
- Strong communication and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluent written and spoken English
Desirable Skills
- Previous Field Service experience
- Knowledge of end-of-line packaging machinery
- Experience with Siemens S7, TIA Portal and/or Allen Bradley platforms
- Knowledge of servo drives and inverter drives
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems knowledge
Additional Information
- Overtime paid door-to-door outside of normal working hours
- Ongoing training and development provided
- Opportunity for occasional international travel
Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!
1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.
1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency and Business.
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