Service Engineer

Electro-Mechanical Service Engineer

Telford, then field-based across the UK, Ireland and overseas  £40,000 – £50,000 Permanent  Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00

About the role
Our client is the UK arm of a world-leading manufacturer of high-speed precision stamping presses. Their machines run in some of the most demanding production environments in the world. They’re growing their service team and want a multi-skilled engineer, ideally with a stronger electrical side, to install, commission, service and rebuild their presses for customers in the UK and abroad.

You’ll start at the Telford facility to learn the presses, then shadow experienced engineers in the field before taking on jobs yourself. Full specialist training is provided.

What you’ll be doing

• Installing, commissioning and servicing high-speed presses and ancillary equipment at customer sites
• Fault-finding and repairing PLCs, PC-based control systems and inverters of all makes
• Mechanically rebuilding and repairing precision presses to very tight tolerances
• Doing workshop rebuilds and tests to prepare machines for sale
• Training customers’ operators and maintenance teams
• Running electrical projects such as press re-wiring from start to finish, including planning parts, tools and labour
• Checking quotes and proposals so the labour and parts are right
• Spotting chances to add value for customers and passing them to the sales team

What we’re looking for

• A mechatronics or electro-mechanical background, ideally stronger on the electrical side
• Good fault-finding on PLCs, drives and inverters
• Solid mechanical skills, with the confidence to work on precision machinery
• Experience with high-speed presses would be ideal. Related backgrounds are also welcome: 5-axis or CNC machine tools, spindle motors, servo systems, sheet metal or stamping equipment
• Field service, installation or commissioning experience is a strong advantage, but we’ll also consider experienced maintenance engineers who want to move into service
• Happy to travel across the UK, Ireland.
• A valid passport and the right to work in the UK
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Ideally Midlands-based, within reach of Telford

What’s on offer

• £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• Full manufacturer training on world-class equipment
• Variety: workshop, UK field work and international travel
• The chance to help shape a growing service team

If this role is of interest please apply here or contact Woody on w.thomson@chromarecruitment.com