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Mechanical Service Engineer

Mechanical Service Engineer

  • Field based with Head Offices at Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
  • 37 hours a week
  • 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
  • 8 am to 1 pm, Friday
  • Overtime and weekend work where required

We are looking for a Mechanical Service Engineer to join our expanding team.

MAIN FUNCTION & SCOPE OF THE JOB:

Responsible to the Service Manager, the main responsibility of the role is to provide excellent service to our customers, nationally and sometimes overseas, with new/refurbished presses and preventative maintenance work.

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Travelling extensively in the UK and abroad installing and commissioning new/refurbished presses, carrying out machine overhaul and preventative maintenance work.
  • Problem-solving and fault finding on a variety of mechanical and hydraulic presses from pre-war to modern CNC-controlled presses.
  • Carry out periodic service checks on customers' equipment.
  • Safety working from cherry-pickers, scaffolding and other platforms in compliance with Working at Height Regulations (WAHR), training will be provided.
  • Ensure safe use and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with COSHH regulations.
  • Observe and comply with Health & Safety and security requirements at all times.
  • Responsible for the quality of the work produced and ensuring that all relevant quality procedures are understood and adhered to.
  • Actively pursue continuous improvements in assembly methods and techniques and make recommendations for their implementation when appropriate.
  • Maintain tidiness in the workplace, company vehicles and good standards of housekeeping.
  • Provide cover for other duties and offer assistance in other areas as requested by the manager or his representative.
  • Assist in the building of new presses in the factory when not working offsite.
  • Be willing to learn new duties outside the normal function.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

E) = Essential;  (D) = Desirable

    Qualifications

    • Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer (E)
    • Electrical Engineering qualification (D)

    Skills and Knowledge

    • Ability to read and understand hydraulic drawings (E)
    • Excellent communication skills (E)
    • Ability to work to tight deadlines (E)
    • Ability to initiate new ideas/innovations where required (E)
    • Full UK driver's license (E)
    • Electrical knowledge would be advantageous (D)
    • Knowledge of machine tool construction (D)

    Experience

    • Must have a flexible approach due to short-notice travel/weekend work. (E)
    • Experience in hydraulic engineering (E)
    • Previous experience in a field service position would be advantageous (D)
    • Experience working within  a machine build environment (D)
    • Experience within a plant maintenance background (D)

    Character

    Collaboration

    • Self-motivated/enthusiastic with the ability to solve problems as they arise.
    • Ability to work using own initiative and under pressure - ask for help when required.
    • Ensure your highest quality is always achieved when undertaking tasks.
    • Share ideas and knowledge for continuous improvement.

    Fairness

    • Promote, embrace and manage change.
    • Promote honesty and integrity within the business

    Respect

    • Contribute to a happy working environment 
    • Be able to work as part of a small team
    • Be respectful to all colleagues ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment is maintained.

    To apply, please send your CV to HR@grouprhodes.co.uk.

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