Machine Tool Service Engineer
1 day ago
Halifax
Our client, a prestigious engineering firm with over a century of industry expertise, is seeking a dedicated Machine Tool Field Service Engineer. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits. About you • You will be experienced with working on large machinery both installing and maintaining CNC and Manual equipment., • You must be able to climb onto machines by steps and ladders to access the areas being worked on as well as down into machine pits., • You must be comfortable to work within a variety of customer premises, from small subcontract engineering machine shops to large Blue Chip national and international engineering companies., • You should have good organisational and strong interpersonal skills plus formal technical qualifications and should be able to demonstrate your experience within this field., • Your time management should be good with a desire to put the customer first but also to have a good work – life balance., • You must be comfortable both working on your own at a customer site and working as part of a small team including socialising with them in the event of stopping away from home., • You should be prepared to stop away from home for a number of nights as the job requires ( occasional weekend working may be required ), • A desire to learn and grow with the company The Role • The role is based at our premises in Brighouse West Yorkshire ( HD6 ), however, your working location can be flexible throughout the UK, • There may occasionally be a requirement to travel abroad for periods of 2 to 3 weeks ( America and France mainly ), • As you are the face of the Company, you must present a confident ‘can do’ attitude., • You will be expected to comply with all Health and Safety regulations of the company., • To support the Company in securing more potential business, by identifying and submitting engineer leads for new service contracts or opportunities for additional spares or service work., • Drive the implementation of engineering best practice procedures and maximise both effectiveness and efficiency within the job., • To handle any challenging situations with customers in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Skills/qualifications • Recognised Engineering apprenticeship. (Preferred), • Proof of competency to carry out the role., • Essential you will have a valid UK driving license – ( Clean Preferred ), • Experience in dealing with both Manual and Computer Numerically Controlled Milling Machinery., • Mechanical fitting and fault diagnosis on Machine tools., • Experience in machining head / Gearbox assembly and correct setting of Bevel gear meshing – This is an important and key part of the Role., • Machine tool alignment experience. – This is an important and key part of the Role., • The ability to work independently or as part of a team., • Excellent attention to detail and enjoy problem solving., • The ability to read and understand mechanical assembly drawing, Hydraulic schematic drawings and electrical schematics., • A basic knowledge of Electrical and Hydraulic work together with an aptitude for practical work., • NVQ or Higher in an Engineering subject (Preferred)., • Good computing skills ( Microsoft Office ), • Electrical fault finding experience ( Desirable ), • Skills training will be provided as necessary to comply with Health and Safety requirements We offer:- Competitive salary £ 46k basic plus overtime ( 1 ⅓ x weekdays, 1 ½ x Saturday, 2 x Sunday ) Core working hours - 38 ½ hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 16.30 - Friday 8.00 to 15.00 ( ½ hour lunch break ) Holidays 25 days + bank holidays Pension - Contributory Pension Contribution levels Company 4% Employee Min 4% Life insurance Company car (Currently a Skoda Superb Diesel estate) Opportunity for progression and career development