Our client is a specialist engineering business providing installation, servicing and maintenance of machinery used within railway depots across the UK. Due to a strong and growing workload, they are looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their established team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with mechanical, electrical or hydraulic experience to develop specialist skills while working on unique railway machinery. Ideally based around Chesterfield, Sheffield, Manchester or the surrounding areas Overview Up to approximately £48,000-£49,000, depending on experience 38 hours per week, with flexibility required around site work and travel Travel nationwide, with overnight stays potentially required Monday to Friday Install, commission and maintain specialist machinery at railway depots throughout the UK. Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs. Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems. Work on specialist wheel lathes, allowing train wheels to be reprofiled without removing them from the train. Complete calibration work and ensure equipment operates accurately and safely. Assist with machinery assembly, lifting, positioning and installation. Work alongside experienced engineers to develop specialist knowledge of railway equipment.Requirements Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally within a field service or maintenance environment. Background in machine tools, industrial machinery, lathes, milling machines or similar equipment would be advantageous. Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical fault-finding and mechanical repairs. Electronic controls, diagnostics or industrial automation experience would be beneficial. Experience in machinery installation, commissioning, assembly or maintenance. Familiarity with lifting operations and slinging would be advantageous. Previous railway wheel lathe experience is not essential, as specialist training will be provided. Candidates from transferable backgrounds, including industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, heavy plant or complex mechanical and electrical equipment, will be considered. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight stays, are required. A flexible, practical approach and willingness to learn specialist equipment are essential.Salary & Benefits Salary of up to approximately £48,000-£49,000, depending on experience. Opportunity to develop highly specialised engineering skills. Training and support from an experienced engineering team. Varied work involving installations, planned maintenance and breakdown repairs. Nationwide exposure to different customer sites and engineering projects. Weekends are generally avoided, with work focused on completing projects during the working week. Periods of lighter workload between projects can provide additional time at home whilst still being paid Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
Field Service Engineer in Chesterfield employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Join a rapidly expanding engineering business in Ipswich, where you will receive comprehensive training and development as a Junior Technical Sales Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth, this role offers the unique opportunity to blend technical engineering with customer interaction, all within a supportive work culture that encourages progression into more autonomous positions. Enjoy a competitive salary and the chance to engage directly with customers, enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment.
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