Field Service Engineer

MB387 - Field Service Engineer
Location: Rainham plus
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 + OTE £40,000
Additional Company Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Free onsite parking, Enhanced Pension scheme, Refer a friend scheme, Opportunities for training and development opportunities, Life Assurance Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support).

Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service Engineer on behalf of one of our fantastic clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audit sites to ensure compliance with standards and specifications, client expectations and sound safety practices are observed.
• Promote safety where possible to ensure we operate a safe and professional service.
• Be able to problem solve and resolve issues on site.
• Be the Environmental Services lead Engineer with regard to water industry works.
• Be part of R&D, associated with products promoted by the company, provide technical back up to facilitate patents and deliverables.
• Actively assist in the development of less experienced members of the group.
• Prepare monthly reports to reflect the current position of those works under your control.
• Promote the company where possible to clients and prospective clients.
• Provide reports and prepare manuals for all completed projects, make recommendations to clients based on engineers reports and generate quotations for additional works.
• Assist in the delivery Interceptor installations, de-commissioning, and servicing.
• Develop the capabilities of the depot and wider group, by keeping up to date with technical developments of products and services.
• Continually assess and ensure day to day operations and service delivery is of the highest quality, accuracy and efficiency.
• Promote and ensure excellent customer service.
• Ensure cost savings and quality control.
• Prepare scope of works documents, risk assessments and method statements.
• Audit work sites, assets and vehicles, ensuring stock levels are suitably maintained, equipment is correctly used and maintained.
• Operating Company vehicles which the post holder is suitably qualified to operate.
• Responsibility for ensuring all vehicle and equipment checks are undertaken prior to commencing any works.
• It is the post holder's responsibility for ensuring all required equipment is located and stored on the allocated vehicle for the pursuance of works. 
• Deliver advice and guidance to site engineers and clients.
• Preparation of estimates and proposals to clients following site surveys.
• Liaise with the client representatives to ensure we give excellent performance.
• Prepare any necessary reports for such client meetings.
• Ensure all uplifting and offloading of product and materials is undertaken in the correct and compliant manner with high regard for health and safety and correct working practices.
• Responsibility for ensuring the security of all company vehicles and equipment. This includes ensuring all equipment is fit for purpose and used in the correct manner.
• Works to be carried out in accordance with health and safety to include provided RAMS documentation. The post holder is required to use knowledge and experience to contribute to the
• pursuance of works and meet customer demand and satisfy works.
• Responsibility for ensuring the cleansing of all plant and equipment post job. The post holder will also be responsible for identifying repair work required.
• Completion of all works paperwork and submission in a timely manner to depot and group management.
• Regularly meet with management regarding current and pipelined works, recommending operational improvements or possible commercial opportunities.
• Any other duties as designated by management for which the post holder is suitably trained and capable of doing. This may involve assisting with spill response work.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A solid background in water sector MEICA, SCADA, and working knowledge of WIMES.
• A familiarity with British Standard 7775:2005 for penstocks.
• Understanding of leakage tests and how to carry out in-line with specifications.
• Previous work experience with and setup actuators from major suppliers to the water industry like Rotork and AUMA. Familiar with limit switches, torque settings and umbilical cord operation.
• Understanding of different control philosophies for different types of penstock and process.
• Able to interpret mechanical and civil engineering drawings for valve interfaces.
• Possess knowledge and experience of issuing and completing RAMS documentation.
• Previous experience of operating in a similar role / environment is crucial.
• A service engineering background is required, and electrical experience is advantageous.
• Possessing recognised electrical qualifications/competencies (advantageous)
• Have recognised competencies/qualifications with environmental products i.e. STP, Pumping stations and Separators.
• Possess a sound engineering knowledge.
• Competency in electrical industrial installations.
• Understand the logics of separation and the process of filtration.
• Possess a full understanding of relevant standards and good practice is desirable, in particular BS EN 858-2:2003 Separator systems for light liquids. BS EN 1825 for grease separators is preferable. However, for the right candidate training can be provided.
• A willingness