Dedicated Automation Service Engineer with solid Drives & PLC background urgently required to join one of the most experienced players in the systems integration market. This is a well-established client working across a broad range of machinery based automation projects, dealing with complex panels. You will be working in-depth with the control systems, having the opportunity to actively work on upgrade and modification projects.

This client has an excellent reputation for delivering complete turnkey projects to a worldwide client base and are a leading UK automation solutions provider and systems integrator. Working on complete Electrical Control Systems, the Service Engineer will provide prompt, thorough support to customers both on-site and remotely for a range of equipment.

Service Engineer Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs of equipment as necessary
• Support installation, commissioning activities, field troubleshooting and upgrade work
• Provide technical support to customers on-site and remotely
• Participate as a member of an on-call rota for out of hours support
• Provide a high quality service to customers
• Be pro-active in supporting other company activities such as supporting fellow engineers, training, and assisting with sales and site support

Service Engineer Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ideally HNC/HND in relevant discipline
• Previous experience of drives & control systems
• Highly computer literate
• Ability to work either individually or as part of a team

We are looking for a Service Engineer with strong drives capability. You must have a solid understanding of both digital & analogue drives.

In addition, you will also have experience of PLC’s preferably a mix of current and legacy systems i.e. Siemens S5 through to TIA Portal. At the most basic level you must be able to fault find a PLC on an application in the field. Ideally you will be able to make modifications.

It is essential you have experience of working as a Field Service Engineer for this position.

You will also be prepared to take part in a 24/7 on-call rota which will be 1 in 3 – an additional allowance will be paid.

This role will involve minimal nights away – c1-3 per week with the occasional longer project if assisting with commissioning.

We are seeking candidates based in the Midlands with ideal bases to include: Coventry, Birmingham, Telford, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Warrington, South Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester.

If you are well organised and have excellent communication skills please contact Sarah Clarke on 01902 212 000 or 07519122547 for more information. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk quoting the above reference number.  

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For further information call Sarah Clarke on 01902212000 or 07519122547. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to Sarah.Clarke@automationexperts.co.uk quoting the above reference number. Appreciating that it can be difficult to talk in working hours; please feel free to make contact on 07519122547 in the evening or at the weekend for an informal chat about this role or to find out about other opportunities available.