ROLE: Field Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION: HQ Lower Darwen

SALARY: Circa £42'000 to £45'000 dependent on experience. Plus overtime. Plus annual bonus. OTE approx. 50 - 52K.
               Company Vehicle + ½ day finish on a Friday.

Growing as a global engineering manufacturer throughout UK, Europe and US. They have established and continue to build a leading reputation for quality and reliability serving Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Chemical and High Value Industrial industries.

This growth business leads a group of 4 successful brands with a combined global turnover of $140 million.
We are currently searching for a Field Mechanical Engineer to join the team supporting the customer on site, providing technical direction, technical solutions needed for installation or maintenance of the designed bespoke equipment.
75-85% travel covering UK, Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland.

Field Mechanical Engineer key skills:

Field or Multi Site experience.
Hands on approach is absolutely key.
Essential exposure to maintenance and mechanical installation.
Ability to diagnose equipment, ability to read and understand system schematics, technical drawings.
Willingness to collaborate with the field team in taking responsibility and supporting the testing of new and custom machinery at the Test Bay site in Darwen.
Strong communication required to feedback with peers development and improvements.
Ability to travel UK and Europe with a UK driving license.
Experience with hand and power tools.
Ideally with some exposure from product movement or handling. (Could be from the Food/ waste recycling/ confectionery / pharmaceutical /Paint/Bakery or Building industry.)Field Mechanical Engineer attributes:

The ideal Field Mechanical Engineer candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, with an interest in manufacturing or an interest of working within a technical environment.
Educated to degree level with mechanical engineering or mechanical maintenance HND or degree.
Basic knowledge of Electronics and Electrical systems.
Welding, Fabrication, Rigging.
Ability to climb vertical ladders, and work at heights.
Ability to balance many tasks at the same time. Time management is key.
Positive attitude and manner.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Excellent communicator to develop and build customer relationshipsAbout us...

2024 sees Discover Retail celebrate our 19th year of business. We have built our foundations on long-standing relationships. It is our attention to detail, coupled with passion and perseverance that provides focus and dedication to succeed.

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