Field Service Engineer

Job Overview: We are currently recruiting an experienced Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading injection moulding machine manufacturer to join their established team.

Benefits:

* Company vehicle & tools

* Profit related bonus scheme

* Generous overtime rates

* Private healthcare plan

* Flu vaccination

* Holiday buy back scheme

* Death in service benefit

Remit:

* As a Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for installing new injection moulding machines to customer premises and carry out routine servicing and repairs to ensure customer satisfaction.

* This role will suit either current or previous experienced Service Engineers or Maintenance Engineers looking to move into a Service Engineer role, this role is home based with candidates preferably located in the Midlands.

Responsibilities:

* Install new injection moulding equipment at clients sites, ensuring proper setup and configuration according to manufacturer’s guidelines.

* Provide remote and on-site technical support to clients, troubleshooting issues with injection moulding machines, auxiliary equipment, and control systems.

* Perform routine maintenance tasks, including inspections, cleaning, and parts replacement, to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.

* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on injection moulding machinery, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers for replacement parts and upgrades.

* Conduct training sessions for client personnel on the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures related to injection moulding equipment.

* Maintain accurate records of service activities, including service reports, parts inventory, and equipment history, using our internal systems.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of technical issues to maximize customer satisfaction.

* Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains in injection moulding operations, proposing and implementing solutions to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.

* Maintaining and recording stock levels of spares as required

* Reporting used stock to the Sales Administrator to ensure accurate invoicing of the customer

Essential Requirements:

* Have previous working knowledge of injection molding machines or plastic processing equipment.

* Experience of working with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems

* Have a good awareness and understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace

Desirable Requirements:

* Have ONC (or equivalent) in engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial electrics, maintenance engineering or related discipline

* Experience of working with PLC controlled machinery

* Counter balance, Overhead Crane certificates

* Previous customer service experience

* Experience of working in a similar maintenance role

* Autonomy and self disciplined in managing own project to completion within timeframe

Core Competencies:

* Excellent customer care skills

* Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

* Have excellent attention to detail

* Ability to build effective team relationships

* Be able to make decisions under pressure

* Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team

* Excellent problem-solving skills

* Ability to work safely

Key Words: “Service Engineer”, “Field Service Engineer”, “Commissioning Engineer”, “Installation Engineer”, “Maintenance Engineer”, “Electrical Engineer”, “Mechanical Engineer” “Multi-Skilled Maintenance”, “Injection Moulding” “Plastics”

FOOTER

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Sierra 57 Consult –

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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