Service engineer

About the Job We are looking for a skilled engineer to join our team in Carnforth. As a service engineer with our client, you will visit a variety of customer sites throughout the area to carry out maintenance, repairs and services on our customers #39; machines to a high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize and develop your engineering skills in a varied and interesting role. Salary: GBP35,500 plus competitive overtime rates and bonus Who are we? Our client is a major machinery distribution company operating through a network of 17 depots across the region. They pride themselves on providing customers with world-class service. Key Duties and Responsibilities: #xF0B7; Repairing and maintaining machines on customers #39; sites as required to ensure conformance with manufacturer #39;s specifications #xF0B7; Attending breakdowns and fault finding on machines #xF0B7; Accurately completing all relevant paperwork daily on a phone or tablet #xF0B7; Submitting daily timesheets and job cards #xF0B7; Accurately ordering parts and working closely with the parts department #xF0B7; Working closely with the service supervisor #xF0B7; Helping to train and mentor apprentice engineers #xF0B7; Carrying out inspections and repairs of machines at the depot as required - in conformance with manufacturer #39;s specifications and regulations #xF0B7; Ensuring no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine ndash; and notifying appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment The Ideal Candidate Will Have: #xF0B7; Relevant qualifications e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ or SVQ in Construction Plant / HGV / Light Vehicle etc (essential) #xF0B7; Experience in construction plant, diesel engines, electrics, hydraulics, transmissions, and fault finding using electronic diagnostic equipment #xF0B7; The ability to prioritize tasks and work well in a busy environment #xF0B7; Great customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with customers #xF0B7; Good IT skills #xF0B7; A flexible and positive outlook with an outgoing approach to work In Return You Will Receive: #xF0B7; Competitive salary reviewed yearly #xF0B7; 39-hour basic working week and competitive overtime rates #xF0B7; Opportunity to earn GBP1 more per hour through appraisal program #xF0B7; Average holiday pay to reflect overtime worked #xF0B7; 30 days annual leave, increasing up to 35 days with service #xF0B7; Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per year #xF0B7; Company van for private use per HMRC guidance #xF0B7; Laptop, phone, uniform and overalls #xF0B7; Health and wellbeing plan #xF0B7; Employee Assistance Programme #xF0B7; High street discounts through Perks #xF0B7; Contributory pension scheme #xF0B7; Life assurance #xF0B7; Employee referral programme #xF0B7; Training provided