Service Engineer

Service Engineer

Reference number: 21651

	Manchester, Cheadle, Stockport, Macclesfield, Warrington
	Full Time (Permanent)
	£38,000 - £45,000
	Sierra 57 Consult Ltd
	Engineering / Manufacturing
	20/02/2025
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Job overview

Our client, a leading manufacturer of robots & automation has retained our services to assist them in appointing a Service Engineer to join their established team.

Company overview

• As a Service Engineer you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning and servicing of robotics and ancillary equipment into predominantly the plastic injection moulding industry
• The successful candidate will have good robotics/automation machinery skills, and be electrically bias, with strong electro-mechanical skills and trained in 16th/17th or 18th wiring regulations. Ideally the role will be 70% electrical / 30% mechanical application
• Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be flexible to the work schedule, as travel is required throughout the UK & Ireland

Role responsibilities

• As a Service Engineer, you will take care of the installation & commissioning of robots and automation cells supplied to customers throughout the UK & Ireland. You will also carry out onsite and offsite training for customers, along with service and preventative maintenance work
• Regular travel will be required during the working week. A company vehicle and fuel will be provided. Accommodation and subsistence expenses will be covered by the company
• As Service Engineer you will provide breakdown assistance both at customers sites and by telephone
• You will program and test new installations, and to make modifications to existing installations
• The Service Engineer will be expected to travel within the UK and Republic of Ireland with extensive travel and periods away from home

Benefits/package

• Company vehicle & tools
• £7000 p/a contractual bonus paid monthly once probation period passed
• Generous overtime rates
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive company & product training in UK & European HQ’s
• The average gross salary for Service Engineers in this company can be up to £60,000 per annum dependent on applicant’s experience, skillset, knowledge, commitment & application

Qualifications/experience required

• You will hold a recognised qualification in engineering, ideally technical training in electro-mechanical engineering
• 16th, 17th or 18th edition wiring regulations certification is essential
• Previous experience working with robotics and/or automation is essential
• A background in machinery maintenance, servicing and installation, ideally within the injection moulding industry: other industry sectors will be considered
• Previous experience working as a Service Engineer will be highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills & a professional manner
• Self-motivated, reliable and must be able to work unsupervised to tight deadlines, adhering to all Health & Safety working procedures