Field Service Engineer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £15.50 – £18/hour Overtime
Field Service Engineer (Bristol Region)
Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer for plant or agricultural machinery with knowledge of fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs?
Do you have and NVQ Level 3 in Plant/Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering?
Gap personnel, operating as an Employment Agency are recruiting for two skilled Field Service Engineers to cover the Bristol territory, joining a successful family-run south west business with over 40 years of experience.
Field Service Engineer Key duties and responsibilities:
* Service, repair and maintain JCB and other plant equipment to the manufactures specifications and to ensure machine reliability and safety.
* Have a keen eye for detail, reporting machine defects and upselling the services wherever possible. This also comes with financial benefit for the candidate for all opportunities created.
* Successfully diagnose and rectify electrical, hydraulic, powertrain and various other faults prior to initiating and completing a repair.
* Operate diagnostic software via a laptop computer (training will be given)
* Complete a detailed report of work completed along with supporting photographs and all allocated times via the in-house Service Manager personal tablet system.
* Complete risk assessments in line with company health and safety policy and ensure safe working practices are in place at all times.
* Accurately ordering parts with the parts department
* Working closely with the service department and management team
The ideal Field Service Engineer candidate will have:
* Relevant experience and qualifications e.g. City and Guild, NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent to or greater than.
* Experience in construction plant, diesel engines, electrics, hydraulics, transmissions, and fault finding using electronic diagnostic equipment.
* Good IT Skills.
* Experience – knowledge and experience of a variety of machinery ideally in the construction or agricultural industry.
* Relationship Builder – Ability to interact with customers and develop/build a relationship that ultimately delivers a positively satisfying experience.
* Communication – Ability to deliver appropriate communication both internally and externally to allow planning and continued work to be effectively completed.
* Time Management – Ability to set timescales to own tasks to enable completion of duties.and to ensure all tasks are carried out with a level of urgency and within a timely manner, whilst not compromising safety.
* Present a professional image at all times.
* Must carry a full driving licence as well have the ability to operate machinery on site for testing purposes (training can be given to the right candidate).
* Strong background in plant, electrics, hydraulics and mechanics.
Field Service Engineer Benefits:
* Tool Allowance.
* Overtime.
* Life Assurance 3x basic salary.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to include Legal, Mental Health and Medical Support which is accessible through a personalised app.
* Health Cash Plan to support you with costs of healthcare.
* Occupational Health Provision to support your health and well being.
* 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Flexible Additional Holiday.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* In-house trainer dedicated to training and developing engineers.
Pay Rate: £15.50 – £18.00 Per Hour Depending on qualifications and experience
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08.00 – 16.30 + Overtime (on call / weekends on demand)
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Paula Thompson for more information.
Please be aware that this advert will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment
Due to the volume of applications, we are not always able to provide individual feedback, therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, unfortunately this will indicate that you have been unsuccessful
More Information
- Address Bristol, City of Bristol
