Graduate Service Engineer

Graduate Service Engineer

£28-30k + Training. On Call Bonus £2k.

Staffordshire

Ref: 25273

Join  a progressive automation and engineering business where you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of industries and technologies within the factory automation arena.

This opportunity would be excellent for an Electrical Graduate looking to build a career in automation and service engineering. You will be working alongside experienced Service Engineers, supporting customers, solving technical problems and developing your skills  through a strong culture of self-learning and practical training.

Graduate Service Engineer  - The Role:

Provide front-line technical service and support to customers across a range of industries.
Diagnose faults and modify customer control systems to resolve technical issues.
Work with PLCs, HMIs, Inverters, Servo Drives and other automation technologies.
Support customers as part of a team providing 24/7 service and technical assistance.
Participate in an out-of-hours service rota, typically 5-8 days per month, including weekends.
Carry out smaller automation projects including PLC upgrades, small installations and machine programme modifications.
Attend customer sites to investigate faults, carry out modifications and provide technical support.
Develop knowledge of unfamiliar equipment and technologies through self-directed learning, making use of company test rigs, training materials and technical documentation to expand your knowledge.
Produce clear and accurate technical reports following service activities.
Build strong working relationships with customers, engineers and maintenance teams.
Work both independently and as part of a wider Service Engineering team.
Undertake occasional overnight stays where service work extends beyond the normal working day.
Travel to customer sites across the UK, with occasional voluntary overseas opportunities.
Provide flexible support when required, including occasional overnight and out-of-hours work.
Graduate Service Engineer  - The Person:

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering or a similar discipline.
Graduate or early-career engineer with a genuine interest in automation and control systems.
Some knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Inverters and/or Servo drives.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to continuously develop technical skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Confident approach to fault-finding and investigating technical issues.
Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
Comfortable working directly with customers and providing technical support.
Good written communication and report-writing skills.
Full UK driving licence, or ability to obtain one within the first year.
A proactive attitude towards learning new technologies and equipment.
Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Cannock, Stoke-on-Trent, Uttoxeter, Rugeley and other surrounding areas.

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For further information please contact Ellie Watkins
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed