Field Service Engineer

Maidstone, Kent
The Recruitment Bureau (Kent) Ltd

Regional Service Engineer – Variable Speed Drives

Kent

Competitive Package

Overview

My client is the UKs largest independent supplier of drives and motors and supplier of the year for the last 3 years. They are looking for 2 External Drive Service Engineers to install, service, test, and commission Variable Speed Drives and Control Panels. The role will be based from local depots with visits to clients within the region.

Experience with VSDs and Control Panels is vital to be considered for this role.

Reporting to the Service Manager – the successful candidate will be responsible to attend various customers sites around the UK for routine service work on all makes of Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starts, with installation and refitting of new for old. Responsive breakdown callouts are also required from engineers on a rota basis. Assist with their hire business with regards to installations and commissioning on site and ongoing operation of installed equipment.

Tasks

• Service Existing Customers Drives.
• Assist in small installations of MCC’s, New for Old Variable Speed Drivees and Soft starters.
• Attend breakdowns to customers sites for reactive maintenance.
• Test and Commission Products offered by the company.
• Mark up drawings with modifications.
• Support the sales team.
• Liaise with customers on site regarding technical and progress work.

Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will be commercially aware and have a strong engineering background.

• Applicants will ideally have experience of various industry sectors such as, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, paper & pulp, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, and mining & aggregate companies.
• Ideally qualified to a minimum of C & G Part 1, 2 7 3, HNC/ONC in electrical/electronic engineering.
• IEE 18th Edition
• Inspections & Testing Certificate – Desirable.
• Hold a current JIB Skills Card or CCSC.
• Safety Passport.
• Have good working knowledge of 240 – 690 LV, single and 3 phase systems etc.
• Direct online starting and Start Delta Starting knowledge is essential.
• PC knowledge is preferred as software programmes are used on certain products for commissioning.
• Working Knowledge of PLC, Soft Start & Variable Speed Drives, Instrumentation and 4-20mA Control would be an advantage, however training will be provided.
• Excellent Communication Skills

Capabilities

• Must be customer focused
• Should have the desire to enhance your product knowledge by use of your key partners training and attend courses when arranged by the company.
• Be required to maintain calm under pressure during major plant shutdowns.
• Must be a team player and be able to contribute towards team goals.
• You will be required to operate within a rolling rate basis for 24/7 cover.

Additional Information

• A competitive benefits package is on offer
• Generous call out and standby rates are paid in addition to salary package offered.
• A full and Valid Driving Licence is required as a company vehicle will be provided.