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Field Service Engineer - East of England
| Posting date: | 02 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime available, annual bonus (not guaranteed) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2024 |
| Location: | Kettering, Northamptonshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Versalift United Kingdom |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Job010 |
Summary
The Company.
Versalift United Kingdom Limited are the world’s largest vehicle mounted platform manufacturer. We have over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of premium quality access equipment. Versalift UK alone has sold circa 11,000 units since its formation in 1994 and continues to lead the market and is the standout brand within the UK & Irish market.
The new introduction of Ruthmann product lines in 2022 has created an exciting opportunity to add further growth and support to the UK and Irish market.
Description of the Role:
We are looking for a Field Based Service Engineer for the East of England covering: -
• Leicester
• Peterborough
• Northampton
• Milton Keynes
• Oxford
• Hemel Hempstead
• Southend on sea
• Stevenage
• Norfolk
• Suffolk
Working under minimum supervision, the Field Service Engineer will be responsible for helping maintain Customer vehicles to our high standards of repair. The role will entail working on 3.5T-7.0T commercial vans or chassis cab/Unimog truck vehicles or other vehicles as required.
Occasionally working unsociable hours, early starts and late finishes being likely.
Responsible for (Duties):
1. Routine servicing of lifts.
2. Carrying our LOLER examinations/inspections.
3. Diagnosing and repairing faults on electrical and hydraulic systems.
4. Completion of all relevant documentation pertaining to Services, Repairs and Inspections that have been carried out.
5. Ensuring all work completed complies with relevant Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation and Policy.
6. The completion of new product training when necessary.
7. To keep vehicle clean and tidy meeting Health and Safety standards.
8. The ability to train others.
9. The completion of other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Company.
10. Out of Hours Callout Rota.
Scope:
The Field Service Engineer will need to have electrical and hydraulic experience, to provide on-site (Customer’s premises) technical expertise and support and to be able to deal with any corrective or preventative works.
Delivering an excellent customer service whilst maintaining a professional approach to customers and colleagues at all times.
Hours of Work
Your normal contractual hours of work are 40 per week: -
7:00am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Hours and days of work may be subject to alteration depending upon the requirements of the business and you will be required to be completely flexible about your working hours and days.
A fully equipped Company vehicle and uniform will be provided along with 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
Rate of Pay
Competitive rate of pay.
Personal Specification
Essential Attributes
Proven working experience as a Field Service Engineer
Hydraulic and Electrical experience
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms experience
Electrical Qualification
Mechanical Engineering Qualification
Good Customer Service Skills
Be able to work on own their initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
High level of personal organisational ability
Flexible approach to out of hours work and travel
Professional approach
Honest
Integrity
Reliable
Good sense of humour
Be Computer/IT literate
Desirable Attributes
HGV Licence
CAP & IPAF Licences
This job description is illustrative and is not exhaustive.
Versalift United Kingdom Limited are the world’s largest vehicle mounted platform manufacturer. We have over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of premium quality access equipment. Versalift UK alone has sold circa 11,000 units since its formation in 1994 and continues to lead the market and is the standout brand within the UK & Irish market.
The new introduction of Ruthmann product lines in 2022 has created an exciting opportunity to add further growth and support to the UK and Irish market.
Description of the Role:
We are looking for a Field Based Service Engineer for the East of England covering: -
• Leicester
• Peterborough
• Northampton
• Milton Keynes
• Oxford
• Hemel Hempstead
• Southend on sea
• Stevenage
• Norfolk
• Suffolk
Working under minimum supervision, the Field Service Engineer will be responsible for helping maintain Customer vehicles to our high standards of repair. The role will entail working on 3.5T-7.0T commercial vans or chassis cab/Unimog truck vehicles or other vehicles as required.
Occasionally working unsociable hours, early starts and late finishes being likely.
Responsible for (Duties):
1. Routine servicing of lifts.
2. Carrying our LOLER examinations/inspections.
3. Diagnosing and repairing faults on electrical and hydraulic systems.
4. Completion of all relevant documentation pertaining to Services, Repairs and Inspections that have been carried out.
5. Ensuring all work completed complies with relevant Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation and Policy.
6. The completion of new product training when necessary.
7. To keep vehicle clean and tidy meeting Health and Safety standards.
8. The ability to train others.
9. The completion of other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Company.
10. Out of Hours Callout Rota.
Scope:
The Field Service Engineer will need to have electrical and hydraulic experience, to provide on-site (Customer’s premises) technical expertise and support and to be able to deal with any corrective or preventative works.
Delivering an excellent customer service whilst maintaining a professional approach to customers and colleagues at all times.
Hours of Work
Your normal contractual hours of work are 40 per week: -
7:00am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Hours and days of work may be subject to alteration depending upon the requirements of the business and you will be required to be completely flexible about your working hours and days.
A fully equipped Company vehicle and uniform will be provided along with 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
Rate of Pay
Competitive rate of pay.
Personal Specification
Essential Attributes
Proven working experience as a Field Service Engineer
Hydraulic and Electrical experience
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms experience
Electrical Qualification
Mechanical Engineering Qualification
Good Customer Service Skills
Be able to work on own their initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
High level of personal organisational ability
Flexible approach to out of hours work and travel
Professional approach
Honest
Integrity
Reliable
Good sense of humour
Be Computer/IT literate
Desirable Attributes
HGV Licence
CAP & IPAF Licences
This job description is illustrative and is not exhaustive.