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) 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 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 on 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.

Role Description

* Provide support to client sites across the UK and Ireland.

* Support Customer’s systems to aid in improving productivity.

* Fault finding and rectification of PLC’s – Siemens/ Mitsubishi/ Rockwell

* Maintenance - Routine and Reactive maintenance covering all aspects of electrical work including VSD

* Training - Operational and maintenance training of customer staff

Skills and Qualifications

* Demonstrable experience working within a maintenance role within a 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.

This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency