Service Engineer

Sector: EngineeringReference: 16117Electro-Mechanical Service EngineerTelford, then field-based across the UK, Ireland and overseas £40,000 – £50,000 Permanent Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00About the role Our client is the UK arm of a world-leading manufacturer of high-speed precision stamping presses. Their machines run in some of the most demanding production environments in the world. They’re growing their service team and want a multi-skilled engineer, ideally with a stronger electrical side, to install, commission, service and rebuild their presses for customers in the UK and abroad.You’ll start at the Telford facility to learn the presses, then shadow experienced engineers in the field before taking on jobs yourself. Full specialist training is provided.What you’ll be doingInstalling, commissioning and servicing high-speed presses and ancillary equipment at customer sitesFault-finding and repairing PLCs, PC-based control systems and inverters of all makesMechanically rebuilding and repairing precision presses to very tight tolerancesDoing workshop rebuilds and tests to prepare machines for saleTraining customers’ operators and maintenance teamsRunning electrical projects such as press re-wiring from start to finish, including planning parts, tools and labourChecking quotes and proposals so the labour and parts are rightSpotting chances to add value for customers and passing them to the sales teamWhat we’re looking forA mechatronics or electro-mechanical background, ideally stronger on the electrical sideGood fault-finding on PLCs, drives and invertersSolid mechanical skills, with the confidence to work on precision machineryExperience with high-speed presses would be ideal. Related backgrounds are also welcome: 5-axis or CNC machine tools, spindle motors, servo systems, sheet metal or stamping equipmentField service, installation or commissioning experience is a strong advantage, but we’ll also consider experienced maintenance engineers who want to move into serviceHappy to travel across the UK, Ireland.A valid passport and the right to work in the UKA proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work on your own initiativeIdeally Midlands-based, within reach of TelfordWhat’s on offer£40,000 – £50,000 depending on experienceFull manufacturer training on world-class equipmentVariety: workshop, UK field work and international travelThe chance to help shape a growing service teamIf this role is of interest please apply here or contact Woody on w.thomson@chromarecruitment.com