MULTI-SKILLED FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology is currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer based at Swadlincote.

EXPERIENCED TECHNICAL EXPERT WITH A PASSION TO IMPROVE? WE LIKE THAT ABOUT YOU

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We have world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process system. The group has approximately 47,000 employees and representation in approximately 130 countries, with sales of about 37.3 billion.

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. While discussing the best solution for you today, we are already thinking ahead to the best solution for you tomorrow. Our proactive career planning ensures that your performance is recognised and offers various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

We are now looking for a Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer to join the team in Swadlincote.

Job summary

As a Service Engineer, you are regarded as a technical expert to help customers with their products and operations. In Service and Parts Sales the Service Engineer has the most important role. Proactive communication with customers helps to define the customer needs during the lifecycle and to offer optimum solution of equipment, spare parts and services.

Key performance areas include putting safety first, considering and taking responsible actions with environmental health and safety aspects. The role will involve preparing and executing equipment maintenance, servicing and repairing tasks based on customer needs. Working independently and cost effectively to evaluate, troubleshoot and repair the customers’ equipment. You will be involved in commissioning new equipment and introducing customers to equipment technology and application. You will ensure communication and reporting on maintenance and service work are carried out, producing descriptive and professional feedback alongside, communicating customer needs to ensure further Customer Services and Equipment sales.

Nationwide travel with overnight stays and frequent weekend working form part of this role.

Your profile

Where others see many, we see you – personally. We recognise and value your passion and personality.

It is essential that the successful candidate will have a strong EHS understanding and culture, with excellent written communication skills for completing Take5/risk assessment job sheets and equipment reports. You must have a flexible approach to working hours and overtime, including weekend working to suit the customer/business needs. Your background will be from technical trade school education in engineering/plant maintenance to minimum NVQ level 3 equivalent and/or extensive experienceas a Plant Service Engineer or similar. In addition to good practical and theoretical understanding you will combine this with excellent communication and social skills. An ability to work independently is a must, coupled with confidence in dealing with customers.

How to apply? Interested in this challenge? Please apply by clicking the ‘apply now’ button below. For further information regarding the recruitment process please contact HR Services UK & Ireland on0800 652 0011

Closing Date: October 26th 2016

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK.

Deadline: 26 Oct
Job-ID: 347310

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