Field Service Engineer (National)

BMS Performance
Coventry
3 weeks ago
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· Join a market leading manufacturer.

· Work in a role servicing across the globe.

· Endless opportunities for progression!


About the Company:

We're partnered with a market-leading client in the creation of vacuum furnace & heat treatment technology. Their products are used in sectors like aerospace, aviation, manufacturing and the energy market. They pride themselves on their position in the market and their focus to deliver innovative, quality products.

Role Overview: Field Service Engineer - UK Wide & Globally

Joining their dynamic team servicing the UK & across the globe, my client is looking for a Field Service Engineer to conduct the installation, service & maintenance work for vacuum furnace equipment on-site. The ideal candidate needs to be a multiskilled engineer, and wants to be part of a close-knit team who values trust & integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Installation, service & maintenance of vacuum furnace equipment on customer sites.
  • Responsible for the start-up and commissioning of vacuum & furnace equipment on customer sites.
  • Be happy to offer after-sales technical & commercial support whilst keeping strong relationships with customers.
  • Comfortable with Travel across the UK, Asia, USA & EU as required.

Requirements:

  • Several years' experience in a similar maintenance or field service role with electrical & mechanical competencies.
  • Mechanical engineering qualification.
  • Experience with Plc Systems or Software (ie: Siemens, WINCC, InTouch, Wonderware).
  • Experience working with vacuum furnaces & heat treatment is ideal. Experience working within plant maintenance or industrial maintenance is desirable.


Package:

  • £30,000-£45,000 p/a
  • Company van
  • Company pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retailer discounts
  • Generous workwear allowances
  • Lucrative overtime package
  • Company credit card provided and travels/overnight stay expensed
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Candidate location:

Anywhere from Reading up to Edinburgh

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