Mechanical Service Engineer

• Field Based
• 37 hours a week
• 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday (with half an hour lunch break)
• 8 am to 1 pm, Friday

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

MAIN FUNCTION & SCOPE OF THE JOB:

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 ensure 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 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 & 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.