Our client, a prestigious engineering firm with over a century of industry expertise, is seeking a dedicated Machine Tool Field Service Engineer. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits.
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About you
- You will be experienced with working on large machinery both installing and maintaining CNC and Manual equipment.
- You must be able to climb onto machines by steps and ladders to access the areas being worked on as well as down into machine pits.
- You must be comfortable to work within a variety of customer premises, from small subcontract engineering machine shops to large Blue Chip national and international engineering companies.
- You should have good organisational and strong interpersonal skills plus formal technical qualifications and should be able to demonstrate your experience within this field.
- Your time management should be good with a desire to put the customer first but also to have a good work life balance.
- You must be comfortable both working on your own at a customer site and working as part of a small team including socialising with them in the event of stopping away from home.
- You should be prepared to stop away from home for a number of nights as the job requires ( occasional weekend working may be required )
- A desire to learn and grow with the company
The Role
- The role is based at our premises in Brighouse West Yorkshire ( HD6 ), however, your working location can be flexible throughout the UK
- There may occasionally be a requirement to travel abroad for periods of 2 to 3 weeks ( America and France mainly )
- As you are the face of the Company, you must present a confident can do attitude.
- You will be expected to comply with all Health and Safety regulations of the company.
- To support the Company in securing more potential business, by identifying and submitting engineer leads for new service contracts or opportunities for additional spares or service work.
- Drive the implementation of engineering best practice procedures and maximise both effectiveness and efficiency within the job.
- To handle any challenging situations with customers in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Skills/qualifications
- Recognised Engineering apprenticeship. (Preferred)
- Proof of competency to carry out the role.
- Essential you will have a valid UK driving license ( Clean Preferred )
- Experience in dealing with both Manual and Computer Numerically Controlled Milling Machinery.
- Mechanical fitting and fault diagnosis on Machine tools.
- Experience in machining head / Gearbox assembly and correct setting of Bevel gear meshing This is an important and key part of the Role.
- Machine tool alignment experience. This is an important and key part of the Role.
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and enjoy problem solving.
- The ability to read and understand mechanical assembly drawing, Hydraulic schematic drawings and electrical schematics.
- A basic knowledge of Electrical and Hydraulic work together with an aptitude for practical work. xwzovoh
- NVQ or Higher in an Engineering subject (Preferred).
- Good computing skills ( Microsoft Office )
- Electrical fault finding experience ( Desirable )
- Skills training will be provided as necessary to comply with Health and Safety requirements
We offer:-
Competitive salary £ 46k basic plus overtime ( 1 ? x weekdays, 1 x Saturday, 2 x Sunday )
Core working hours – 38 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 16.30 – Friday 8.00 to 15.00 ( hour lunch break )
Holidays25 days + bank holidays
Pension -Contributory Pension
Contribution levels
Company 4%
Employee Min 4%
Life insurance
Company car (Currently a Skoda Superb Diesel estate)
Opportunity for progression and career development
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