Automation And Service Engineering Technician in Cheltenham

An Automation Engineering and Service Technician is required to join an International Industrial and Automation Company that is expanding their Technical Support and Service Team. The role will report to the Service Manager and will be involved in the setting and testing of capital industrial equipment prior to dispatch. The Technician will also handle commissioning in customers' factories, including training operators and maintenance personnel. Supported travel will be required – normally for a week or two at a time – but not necessarily every month.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble product development equipment and components to technical drawings.
• Modify parts and assemblies using hand & power tools such as drills, belt sanders & band saws.
• Apply experience and creativity to problem‑solving during build and test phases of development.
• Set and test the company's full range of industrial and assembly equipment.
• Perform final testing and assembly of machinery in preparation for inspection and dispatch.
• Install and commission company equipment.
• Train customers' staff at various levels at both the company and customer premises.
• Write reports and recommendations following all visits.
• Keep up‑to‑date expense claims and uphold the company's expense policy.
• Liaise with Sales, Production and Design Teams.
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring to other team members.
• Travel nationally and internationally, including weekend work where required.
• Ensure all relevant machine documentation is completed accurately.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements by highlighting issues.
• Participate actively in improvement projects as required.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Consistently adhere to corporate policies, procedures and legal obligations.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and educated to HNC or Degree level.
• Dual skilled with a proven track record of machine assembly and fault diagnosis.
• Proficient with measuring equipment such as micrometre and vernier calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret pneumatic drawings and circuits.
• Skill in diagnosing pneumatic circuits to component level.
• Understanding of electrical control circuits and PLC machine controls.
• Ability to write concise, informative reports and propose solutions.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and able to communicate at all levels, orally and in writing.
• Must hold a valid UK passport and be willing to travel up to 125 days internationally and be flexible with working hours and travel.