European Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician - Pharmaceutical Machinery
Do you enjoy the practical hands-on elements of engineering and have the desire to work on industry-leading, highly complex automated equipment?
Ready for your calling? This specialist equipment manufacturer is searching for a well-rounded Field Service Engineer / Service Technician to support their pharmaceutical customers in the UK and Europe.
Why This Company?
This leading industrial machinery manufacturer has grown 20% over the past 12 months and in line with the acquisition of new customers and to ensure continued world class service they now wish to expand their European service team.
Operating in rapidly expanding markets such as pharmaceuticals and recognised for offering some of the industry’s most advanced production equipment, they pride themselves on their detailed attention to customer needs and dedication to the highest standards of performance and quality.
- £45K – £55K Basic (dependent on experience)
- Company Car
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Company Credit Card (Travel Expenses)
- Overtime (1.25x paid on any hours worked above contracted 39 hours per week)
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
About The Role
As a Field Service Engineer / Service Technician you will work from a home office and be responsible for:
- Operating in an 80% mechanical and 20% electrical role.
- Working within a service engineering team supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK/Europe.(Weekly travel and 60-70% time away from home are expected with some weekends required).
- Attending a low number of customer calls as each case can be extremely complicated and time consuming.
- On rare occasions operating as part of an installation team to complete new equipment installations, commissioning and user training.
- Working to preventative maintenance and installation work which is often booked 2-3 months in advance, whilst also reacting to more pressing breakdowns and repairs.
- Working with the engineering planner to coordinate activities and movements.
- Conducting routine service and calibration work, alongside more reactive maintenance, including fault finding, problem resolution and repair.
- Completing service visit reports.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of service engineering / technician experience, gained working on complex automated pharmaceutical equipment, including robotics, production/processing, materials handling, packaging and filling machinery.
Candidates must speak fluent English and be multiskilled with a mechanical focus. You must be comfortable travelling regularly in the UK/Europe and spending nights away from home.
A degree level education is beneficial, but not essential. It is, however, essential you have a logical and methodical approach to finding faults and be comfortable working on high value automated machinery.
A valid local driving license is required, as is the right to work in the UK. My client doesn’t offer sponsorship.
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Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician – UK & Europe
Location: Covering the UK & Europe - but ideally based in the Midlands or South of England
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Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician - Pharma in Swindon employer: Mase Consulting Ltd
Mase Consulting Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong emphasis on training and support, employees are empowered to excel in their roles while enjoying competitive benefits such as uncapped bonuses and healthcare. Working from home in the Northern UK allows for flexibility and a balanced lifestyle, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
