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Service Engineer
Job Posted: 13 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ashford
Expire in: 15 days
Job Description
Service Engineer
Food Processing Equipment
£45,000 + overtime (OTE £55-60K)
Overtime rates: 1.25x weekdays, 1.5x weekends
Company vehicle
Bonus: £1-2K
Pension: 3%
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Location & Travel:
Based in Ashford, Kent
Covering the entire UK (overnight stays required) average 1 p/w
We are looking for a multi-skilled Service Engineer to join a leading food processing equipment distributor. This role is ideal for an electrically biased engineer with a strong mechanical background, experienced in installing, servicing, and maintaining food processing machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
Installation & Commissioning: Setting up new processing lines and ensuring they are fully operational, including configuring electrical and mechanical components.
Breakdowns & Repairs: Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently to minimize downtime for customers.
Routine Servicing & Maintenance: Conducting planned maintenance on a range of food processing equipment, ensuring longevity and optimal performance.
Electrical Work: Installing and troubleshooting electrical systems, including wiring, reading electrical diagrams, and working with 3-phase (415V) machinery.
PLC Fault Finding & Networking: Identifying faults in PLC-controlled systems and ensuring seamless integration with other equipment.
Mechanical Work: Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, belts, motors, shafts, pulleys, and gearboxes.
Customer Support: Providing technical advice and assistance to clients on-site, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
Travel & On-Site Work: Covering sites across the UK, requiring frequent travel and overnight stays as needed.
Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work adheres to health and safety regulations and company standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Time-served apprenticeship with an electrical qualification
Strong electrical and mechanical skills with experience in capital equipment for the food industry
Ability to work independently and manage a UK-wide service territory
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly in high-pressure situations
Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected company in a crucial role. If you have the skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Dan Walton on (url removed)
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