Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: North West
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to maintain, service and repair a recycling and waste handling equipment at customer sites across the North West.
The role will mainly involve travelling within a radius of your home, with occasional travel further afield when required (a company van is provided). You will be responsible for installing, fault-finding, servicing and repairing compactors, balers and other specialist equipment, ensuring machines remain safe, reliable and operational.
Key Responsibilities
As a Field Service Engineer, you will:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance on recycling and waste handling equipment.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
* Replace faulty components using hand and power tools.
* Install, service and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems.
* Test, recommission and verify equipment following repairs.
* Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery, including three-phase electrical connections.
* Prepare repair quotations and provide technical recommendations where required.
* Complete service reports, inspection records
* Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation and customer site procedures.
Experience
* Experience in servicing, maintaining or repairing recycling, waste management or similar industrial equipment.
* Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
* The ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
* Experience using diagnostic and testing equipment.
* Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
* Basic welding skills for minor repairs.
* A good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
* The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule