Field Service Engineer - Woodworking Machinery
Advanced Machinery Services Ltd (AMS), Supporting Leadermac
Location Field-based across Southern England, ideally based near Oxford or Reading
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Head office Skeffington, Leicestershire, LE7 9YE
Salary £34,000-£36,000 depending on experience, plus overtime, commission and benefits (£44,000-£52,000 OTE)
Hours Full time, 40 hours per week
Are you a Field Service Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills? Join Advanced Machinery Services Ltd (AMS) and help customers keep all different brand of woodworking machinery running.
AMS have recently acquired the Leadermac Uk & Ireland main dealership, bringing new machines and additional opportunities to the right candidate.
The role
You'll service, repair, maintain and install specialist woodworking machinery at customer sites across Southern England and occasionally further afield. You'll work independently on site, with technical support from an experienced service team.
- Diagnose electrical, electronic and mechanical faults
- Service, repair and install specialist woodworking machinery
- Fit replacement parts and test equipment before returning it to service
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency callouts
- Liaise with the service department at head office and complete service paperwork promptly
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety
- Support the head office workshop team when required
The role involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays. AMS covers travel, accommodation and work-related expenses.
What's in it for you?
- £34,000-£36,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Commission on machinery sales
- Company vehicle and mobile phone
- 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years
- Training, development and ongoing technical support
- Opportunities to progress into the sales or installation teams
About you
- Proven experience in field service, mechanical engineering or electrical and mechanical engineering
- Strong electrical and mechanical skills, with the ability to diagnose electronic faults
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- A full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK
- Flexibility to travel and occasionally stay away overnight
Experience with industrial or woodworking machinery would be an advantage. Ideally, you'll live near Oxford or Reading for travel across the region.
About AMS and Leadermac
AMS is the main UK and Ireland dealer for Leadermac, which manufactures industrial woodworking machinery including four-sided moulders and multi-rip saws. You'll service and repair Leadermac equipment as part of the AMS field service team.
AMS supplies, installs and maintains woodworking machinery for customers ranging from small workshops to major manufacturers. xgikmsk
Apply today
If you're an experienced engineer looking for a varied field service role where you can develop your expertise in Leadermac machinery, click Apply today.
Field Service Engineer- Woodworking Machinery in Oxford employer: Advanced Machinery Services
At Advanced Machinery Services Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values autonomy and professional growth. Our Field Service Engineers enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and opportunities to advance into sales or installation roles, all while working with leading brands in the woodworking machinery sector across Southern England. With a focus on employee well-being, we provide generous benefits including overtime pay, a company vehicle, and 28 days of holiday, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career experience.
Contact Details:
Advanced Machinery Services Recruitment Team
