At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and commission cutting-edge automated machinery while troubleshooting technical issues.
- Company: Join a well-established engineering business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, pension, and company vehicle.
- Other info: Field-based role with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Work directly with customers and make an impact in the automation industry.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in automation or manufacturing required.
The predicted salary is between 36900 - 45100 £ per year.
Paddock Wood - Field-based, covering the UK
£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime
Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 4 pm (40hpw)
KHR are working with a well-established and innovative engineering business that is seeking a skilled Service & Commissioning Engineer to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working directly with customers, commissioning machinery, troubleshooting technical issues, and delivering high-quality service support across a variety of industrial environments.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and support of specialist automated machinery at customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel within Europe. This is a predominantly field-based position offering a varied workload, customer interaction, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission automated machinery at customer sites
- Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults
- Deliver operator training to customer personnel
- Liaise with customers regarding installation schedules, servicing requirements, and technical support
- Complete detailed site reports and service documentation
- Participate in internal project and design review meetings
- Ensure all site visits are fully prepared, including equipment, parts, and documentation
Candidate Requirements
- Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience within an automation, machinery, or manufacturing environment
- Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic fault-finding skills
- Experience configuring robots and programming movement patterns
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Experience with PLCs and HMIs
- Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet, and Profibus networks (desirable)
- Understanding of machinery control systems and automation software
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- Overtime paid at time and a half (circa 15 hours per month)
- Pension
- Annual Leave (increasing with service)
- Company Van, Fuel Card, Company Mobile
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