Field Service Engineer – Wakefield

John F Hunt Power; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Wakefield is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support daily engineering requirements at their depot. The role involves servicing generators, fault finding, and customer liaison. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ in plant maintenance or equivalent and a strong competency in mechanical and electrical repairs. A competitive salary and benefits including a company vehicle are offered.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company service vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Well-organized individual with mechanical engineering background.
• Full UK driving licence held for minimum of 3 years.
• Forklift licence preferable; training provided if required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance work on generators onsite and in the depot.
• Fault finding on control panels and AC/DC Electrical Systems.
• Mechanical and Electrical repairs.
• Liaise directly with customers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to prioritize

Education

NVQ in plant maintenance or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our busy depot in the Wakefield.

As a Field Service Engineer you will be the expected to support the Depot Foreman with all day to day engineering requirements of the depot. In this role you be predominately field based, with some yard-based work as and when the business requires.

The job comes with a competitive salary, 25 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays. You will also be provided with a company service vehicle, mobile phone and laptop.

Responsibilities include (but are not restricted to) the following:

• Carrying out all servicing and maintenance work on generators both out onsite and in the depot
• Fault finding i.e. Control panel, AC/DC Electrical Systems
• Mechanical and Electrical repairs
• Out of hours on call Rota (to include Bank Holidays)
• Liaising directly with customers
• Daily defects report for company vehicle roadworthiness
• Completing all paperwork associated with equipment maintenance – service sheets, PDI sheets etc
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times

Desired skills and experience:

We are looking for a well organised individual who has/is;

• NVQ in plant maintenance/equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in generator/plant hire industry
• Capability to prioritise workload to ensure weekly service schedules are completed on time
• Full UK driving licence held for minimum of 3 years
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Able to communicate on all levels
• Eager to ensure excellent customer service levels at all times
• Forklift licence preferable (training provided if required)