Why this role stands out
This Field Engineer role offers exciting opportunities to develop your expertise in variable speed drives and motor control systems, with a competitive salary and door-to-door pay. If you're an electrically biased engineer with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to work on diverse industrial projects, this is a fantastic chance to grow your career. Apply today to become a vital part of this specialist team!
Quick overview
Job description
Location: Mostly Field Based but must be commutable distance to Watford for occasional workshop/office based work
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + Door-to-Door Pay + Overtime + Company Van + Vitality Healthcare
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a specialist team providing installation, commissioning, maintenance and technical support for variable speed drives, inverter systems and motor control equipment across commercial and industrial environments.
This role would suit an electrically biased engineer with a strong understanding of motors, inverters, controls and three-phase power systems.
It should also be noted that whilst the bulk of the work is based in London/the South east you would be occasionally required to visit customers further afield and stay overnight.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission and service variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters.
- Diagnose and repair faults on inverter-driven systems.
- Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
- Upgrade and modify motor control panels and associated switchgear.
- Configure and optimise drive parameters and control functions.
- Provide technical support and training to customers on-site.
- Support emergency breakdowns and planned maintenance programmes.
Desirable skills/knowledge
- Experience working with three-phase electrical systems.
- Good understanding of AC motors, variable speed drives and inverter technology.
- Ability to fault-find on motor control circuits and control panels.
- Experience commissioning and servicing industrial electrical equipment.
- Knowledge of HVAC plant, AHUs, chillers, pumps, compressors, or industrial process equipment would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
Package
- £35,000 - £50,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
- Door-to-door pay
- Overtime opportunities
- Company van (personal use possible)
- Vitality healthcare
- Ongoing technical training and development
This is an excellent opportunity for a service engineer, electrical engineer or drives engineer looking to develop their expertise within a specialist field while working on a diverse range of critical industrial and commercial applications.
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