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Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
London
1 day ago
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Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
£40,000 - £45,000 (OTE 55K) + Company Van + 33 Days Holiday + 11% Pension + Training
Newport, Covering South West

Are you a Service Engineer with a Mechanical bias and electrical knowledge, looking for a field-based position working for a global business who support your development through expert training in the US?

Do you want a highly autonomous role where you'll be the go-to contact for blue-chip clients within the automotive, aerospace and Formula 1 sectors?

On offer is the chance to work for an international company that provides true autonomy and excellent earning potential. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and customer service, partnering with F1 teams and Blue-Chip Automotive manufacturers to supply, service and calibrate bespoke test equipment.

In this role you will be visiting blue-chip Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport and Manufacturing companies to calibrate, service and maintain bespoke test equipment. You'll be trained by experts, including two 2-week stays in America to learn the ins-and-outs of this high complexity equipment before working autonomously and planning your own schedule. You'll have all expenses paid, including travel, but must be prepared to stay away from home 2-3 nights a week.

This role would suit a Service Engineer looking for a highly autonomous, mobile role that can offer in-depth training, great overtime and a large variety of interesting work with blue-chip clients.

The Role:
Servicing, Maintaining and Calibrating bespoke Test equipment
Being the main point of contact for F1 teams and Blue-Chip clients
Specialist in-depth training at an American head office, and on the job 1-to-1 training
Working a midlands patch, staying away 2-3 nights per week
All Expenses and Travel paid
Massive earning potential through overtime and door-to-door pay
Company Vehicle for Private use
The Person:
Service Engineer or similar
Mechanical bias with electrical knowledge
Happy with extensive travel and staying away 2-3 nights a week
UK Driving License
Job Reference: BBBH 22684b

Senior, Maintenance, Engineer, Service, Field, Mobile, Electrical, Manufacturing, Formula 1, F1, Automotive, PLC, Training, Junior, Bristol, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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