Instrumentation Service Engineer

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs

£25,000–£30,000

Instrumentation Service Engineer | Birmingham | Full Time | £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Our client was founded in 1996 and is a UKAS & ISO9001 accredited calibration company offering calibration, servicing and call outs nationwide, including Southern Ireland, across a wide range of instrumentation and electromechanical devices. The company works with a varied customer base across many different industries.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified or experienced engineer with strong fault-finding skills who is looking to broaden their knowledge and develop their instrumentation and calibration experience.

The role involves on-site calibration contracts, troubleshooting and call outs at customer premises, alongside workshop and office-based duties at the Witton facility. The successful candidate will generally work alone, with a partner when required, and will have daily contact with customers.

A structured training programme will be provided to develop instrumentation and calibration knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out on-site calibration contracts, troubleshooting and call outs at customer premises
Build electrical control panels
Carry out workshop repairs
Test temperature sensors
Complete reports and calibration certificates
Explain technical findings and recommendations directly to customers
Assist with office administration duties when required at the Witton facility
Carry out occasional delivery duties
Work independently and use own initiative
Work as part of a team depending on site and job requirements
Work to weekly programmes, with some emergency call outs provided with one day's notice
Travel UK-wide, with some work in Ireland
Attend regular customer sites where required

Requirements

Essential

Good sound working knowledge of electrical circuits
Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Ability to converse confidently with customers face to face
Excellent working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A professional and respectful approach to customers and colleagues

Desirable

Previous instrumentation or calibration experience
Knowledge of Eurotherm controllers
Experience with temperature measurement or sensor testing
Knowledge of UKAS or ISO9001 standards
Experience with industrial control systems
Background in industrial electrical, controls, automation, instrumentation or maintenance

Whats In It For You

Salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, subject to experience
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, if a 1-hour lunch is taken
Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Occasional overtime as required
Overtime paid at 1.5 x standard rate midweek and Saturday
Overtime paid at 2 x standard rate on Sundays and Bank Holidays
No 24-hour call-out customer arrangements currently offered
Annual salary reviews
Bonus available if a large contract or sale is won via the engineer
Structured training programme in instrumentation and calibration
Further training courses in relevant areas as required
Additional allowances for overnight stays
Meals, breakfast and overnight expenses paid
Expenses paid monthly on production of authorised receipts
20 days holiday per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
People's Pension scheme available
Company vehicle provided, normally a van but potentially an estate car
Company vehicle available from the engineer's home
Private use of company vehicle permitted
Business fuel fully reimbursed
Company vehicle servicing provided
Company mobile phone
Accommodation paid when working away overnight
Overalls, boots and safety PPE provided
All test equipment and safety equipment supplied by the company