Field Service Engineer - PLC Controls

We are currently recruiting for a PLC Controls Service Engineer for a market leading business who install and service PLC Controls equipment across a range of FMCG sites in the UK and Ireland.

This is a permanent role that has been created due to continued expansion.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background working within an Electrical maintenance based role within an FMCG manufacturing environment.

Candidates will be time served (Minimum NVQ Level
3) and must be qualified in Electrical engineering – 17th / 18th Edition would be advantageous. Experience of working on fast moving production equipment is a must. Candidates must also have experience in strong fault finding skills of PLCs – ideally Siemens PLCS (S5/S7 or TIA), Rockwell or Mitsubishi.

This is primarily a Days based role + Overtime + Travel.

Candidates will also be required to work as part of an on call rota 1 week in 5 (£150p/w standby + £75 per call attended). All travel time is paid door to door. All additional hours paid at premium rates – Realistic Earnings up to £65k.

The role will cover sites across the UK so a willingness to travel is required.

This role would ideally suit a candidate with a demonstrable maintenance background looking to develop and progress into a field service based role.

• Provide support to client sites across the UK and Ireland.
• Support Customer's systems to aid in improving productivity.
• Fault finding and rectification of PLCs – Siemens/Mitsubishi/Rockwell.
• Routine and Reactive maintenance covering all aspects of electrical work including VSD.
• Operational and maintenance training of customer staff.

• Demonstrable experience working within a maintenance role within an industrial manufacturing environment is a must.
• Field Service Experience - advantageous.
• Candidates must be time served and qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• 17th or 18th Edition would be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC's – Siemens/Mitsubishi/Rockwell.
• Strong working knowledge of Drives and Motors.
• Strong customer service mind set.
• Willing to travel as required to sites in the UK and Ireland.