Service Engineer

A service engineer position has become available with a leading OEM of both CNC and traditional woodworking machinery.

Globally recognised as a true leader in the woodworking machine tool industry they specialise in providing automation and processing solutions to clients across various manufacturing sectors. They have a great infrastructure in the UK that consists of a large mix of multi skilled service engineers across the UK, technical help desk support, applications and training staff, and UK head office for machine availability / upgrades.

This position offers a competitive basic salary depending on experience, paid door to door, overtime during the weekend, overnight stay allowances, company vehicle with option for private mileage , 30 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, great product training, and much more.

Responsibilities for the role include -

• Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance & Service of CNC and manual machinery including saws, CNC machining centres, drills, CNC Edgebanders, and automated handling equipment
• Routine service and inspection checks to company standard
• Breakdown maintenance both mechanical and electrical repairs
• Full installation, setup, levelling and geometry checks
• Providing end user support to customers as well as training and demo's
• Report back to the office on any spares or replacement part requirements
• Use of laptop to complete all service and maintenance reports, and to submit time sheets / expenses

This role represents an excellent opportunity to work in a growing business within a solid and stable market, and will enjoy a high degree of trust to ensure jobs are completed or delivered as planned.

There is a robust training package with this role too, working for an OEM they're able to deliver effective training, to up skill on their products fairly quickly.

Nationwide travel is expected at times, however the business do aim to keep engineers as regional as possible whilst on breakdowns and servicing.

To be successful in this role you will have -

- Previous experience as a field service engineer working for a similar OEM of capital equipment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical repairs to machine tools, along with basic knowledge of working safely with electrical circuits and wiring to swap parts like for like
- Willingness to travel nationally and show flexibility towards overnight stays when required
- Full clean drivers license

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.