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
Salary description
£46000.00 - £46000.00 per year