Technical Support Engineer

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a packaging solutions firm based in South Bristol. They are looking for a Technical Support Engineer. Please read the below job description and apply should you think you're a strong candidate - you must be able to travel and have had exposure to travel in the past.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

1.Education & Training

An Engineering Apprenticeship is essential.
ONC or above in Electrical or Electro/Mechanical engineering is desirable.

2.Skills & Experience

*Working with packaging machinery or similar equipment
*Computer based electro/mechanical control equipment
*Understanding and trouble shooting machine related PLC programmes
*Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings
*Ability to use own initiative
*Ability to work under pressure

JOB SPECIFICATION:

3.Outline of Job Requirements

A service engineer is expected to work extended hours number of when project requirements demand it. This person will be expected to travel within the UK and abroad at short notice. This role covers a basic 37.5 hour week which includes weekends.

4.Duties will include:-

This is not a finite list of responsibilities but provides an outline of the types of tasks that will be undertaken

*Installation and service tasks involving mechanical, electrical and electronics
*Installation and Commissioning of machines - supervising unloading of the packaging equipment at customer plant, locating the equipment and connecting air, power services
*Running equipment in a production environment to an agreed specification level, within pre-defined timescales
*Training customer and Distributor personnel in operation and routine maintenance of our equipment
*Routine maintenance
*Assessment of maintenance needs and parts required to bring the machine up to a satisfactory performance level.
*Working to tight timescale to minimise downtime
*Advising customer of future maintenance programmes and operator training.
*Breakdowns/troubleshooting
*Short notice call outs to establish problem and rectify fault
*Liasing with design engineers should modifications be required
*Advising customer of diagnosis and action required
*All visits require a detailed visit report to be completed, outlining work undertaken and any outstanding actions.
*Field diagnostics and rectification of electrical programming issues
*On going product training
*Using own initiative and engineering skills

5.Remuneration & Benefits

*Competitive salary
*Company car
*25 days holiday per year plus public holidays
*Company Pension Scheme including life assurance

For any queries contact Richard at Adecco - - 0117 921 3551

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