Workshop field mechanical engineer

Carbon60 are currently recruiting for a global water technology provider to recruit a Mechanical Workshop/ Field Service Engineer in the Axminister area, to join the team in the servicing and repairing of mechanical equipment. The role will be based in the Axminster workshop with field service responsibilities. The ideal candidate will hold strong mechanical knowledge with solid hands on experience of carrying out repairs to industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes or similarly heavy equipment. However, there are opportunities for training and development here, so long as you have a strong mechanical knowledge you can be considered. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for fixing mechanical elements such as pumps and motors. Other equipment will be required but pumps will be a large part of this role. The ability to strip a piece of equipment and take it apart is desirable. There will also be an element of field service work. You will be responsible for carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, fault location and diagnoses as well as demonstrate a good understanding with Health and Safety procedures on company sites. The patch you will cover stretches from St. Ives to Andover so anyone in the Taunton and Yeovil area would be ideal. You will need to liaise with a variety of people when attending sites so good communication skills are important in this role. This position is temp to perm and comes with benefits such as a company vehicle, fuel card and tools are provided. A large section of the work that comes in will be from the water industry, however the company we are recruiting for are involved in other areas such as schools and hospitals where large pumps and equipment are in use. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading company within its field and be a part of a team of likeminded individuals who gain satisfaction in the completion of projects. For more information please contact Aidan Knight at Carbon60 Carbon60, Lorien SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy