Workshop & Onsite Engineer

A great opportunity to work with a company that will invest in you! My client, a successful, forward thinking design & engineering business based in the Peterborough area is looking to recruit an experienced Workshop & On site Engineer (also happy to consider a candidate with some engineering experience that they can mould) to work as part of their established team. Working within a clean environment primarily, the duties will include the assembly, modification, refurbishment and testing of new and used equipment to ensure that you are comfortable with the business. After a few weeks you will attend service support visits to customers across the UK (you will be accompanied by an experienced Engineer for the first 3 – 6 months). Site work includes new equipment installation, commissioning, servicing, preventative maintenance or repair work. This position will suit a meticulous and conscientious Engineer that can demonstrate diagnostic skills and good technical knowledge. Please note: Due to the numerous site locations spread across the UK, site visits regularly involve overnight stays, with early starts and late finishes sometimes unavoidable. During new equipment installations and some annual servicing contracts, overnight stays from one to several nights are likely, however, weekend work not required. You will not be out of pocket as all expenses are paid up front by the business. Responsibilities: * Assembly of Capital Equipment, with precision engineering and attention to detail. * Service, maintenance, modification, refurbishment and testing with competence and efficiency. * Maintain spares and project parts stock levels. * Liaise with management and relevant office staff daily as directed to prepare and review work plans. * Communicate with the customers professionally, taking care to maintain high level of customer service. * Ensure all Health and Safety standards are adhered to. Skills and Experience: * Experience in a relevant engineering discipline - preferably time-served. * Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications. * Ability to work independently and as part of a Team of Engineers, Designers and Subcontractors. * Good communication skills. * Attention to detail is key, along with a positive attitude. Flexible approach to work and willingness to apply knowledge and experience to achieve objectives. * Full clean driving license required (use of company vehicle for site attendance) * Hours of work: Monday-Thursday 8.30am - 5pm Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm Benefits: * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (your holiday entitlement will increase by one day per year until you reach 30 days holiday plus bank holidays) * 4% employers pension contribution * Mobile phone (after successful probation period) * Private Health Insurance (after successful probation period) * Free cold and hot drinks * Uniform & safety boots provided * Use of the company van when attending customer * All expenses paid up front by the business to ensure that you are not out of pocket. * Hours of work are 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday with a 2.30pm finish on a Friday (if you are not on a customer site) * Working with a great team in a clean working environment. Salary £28,000 - £36,000 DOE to start