Service Engineer

Service Engineer required for a reputable, long established engineering company based in Ipswich. The successful candidate will provide a high level of service support, analysing and servicing equipment as necessary, carrying out inspections, maintenance and acting as a key part of the Commercial department. Key responsibilities: * Ensure the completion of service outwork to customer and company satisfaction * Completing all required paperwork including WO, scrap reports, time sheets, holiday requests, expenses, sickness forms, etc. Service Engineer’s paperwork to also include service sheets and RAMS * Carry out the fitting and assembly of machinery * Carry out bearing inspection, removal and fitting * Inspection of subcontract parts * Work on improving the performance and application of machinery * Thoroughly test new and refurbished machinery, rectifying any faults and conducting necessary repairs * Create detailed reports of work done and plan out any necessary servicing work * Identifying spare part sales to both customer & Commercial sales team * Carry out weekly van checks * Global & National travel expected * Be committed to the learning and understanding the function and operations of all machinery manufactured by the Company with the objective of becoming a technical expert. Applicants must: * An Apprenticeship or other relevant engineering qualification * Full Clean UK Driving Licence * 5 years previous experience in a similar role (if qualified) * 10 years previous experience in a similar role (if unqualified) * Experience in grinding and welding and other mechanical techniques * Experience in the use of hand tools * Experience of Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Electrical systems * Working knowledge of lifting & handling techniques for heavy equipment. Hours of work Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. Salary c£35K (+ £10-15k travel expenses) This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving long-established business which offers 25 days holiday plus BH