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SludgeTEK is a well-established, dynamic organisation founded in 2001. The company is privately owned, financially secure, and maintains ISO accreditation in Quality, Environmental Management, and Health & Safety.
We are presently seeking a qualified Service Engineer to join our professional team. In response to anticipated growth and expansion, there may be a requirement for assignments throughout Europe. This challenging and varied role encompasses travel and periods working away from home; a company vehicle and appropriate accommodation will be provided.
Knowledge of process plant operations would be beneficial, as would demonstrable experience working with some or all of the following: rotating machinery, pumps, decanter centrifuges, belt presses, and filter presses, although comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised, computer literate, confident, and reliable, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
- Field Service Engineer, professional and organised, having completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent formal training programme.
- Familiar with industrial installation and control systems.
- Competent in conducting basic fault diagnosis in control panels (electrical qualifications advantageous).
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
- Familiar with PLC/Microprocessor control systems and Star/Delta or inverter motor drive technologies up to 150 kW.
- Process experience within the water/wastewater or process/manufacturing sectors.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and participation in an on-call rota (currently 2 in every 10 weeks).
- Customer-focused professional, capable of communicating effectively at all levels and establishing trust and credibility with clients.
- Computer and general literacy; proficient in preparing service and visit reports using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Full, clean UK driving licence essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation, operation, and maintenance of our range of mobile processing equipment.
- Execution of service contracts for customers' installed plant.
- Addressing mechanical breakdowns and conducting workshop repairs as required.
- Extensive travel, predominantly UK-based with occasional international assignments.
- Servicing and installation of equipment at the SludgeTEK workshop facility.
- Supporting the sales department during customer visits.
- Supervision and training of subcontracted personnel.
- Preparation of risk assessments and method statements prior to undertaking service assignments.
- Participation in call-out rota and occasional weekend working.
Remuneration Package
- Highly competitive basic salary with paid overtime.
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- All necessary tools and IT equipment provided.
- Pension scheme following qualifying period.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Corporate workwear and PPE supplied.
- Comprehensive ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development.
- Access to Mitie employee discount schemes and wellbeing programmes.
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