Field Service Engineer - PLC Controls

We are currently recruiting for a PLC Controls Service Engineer for a market leading business who install and service PLC Controls equipment across a range of FMCG sites in the UK and Ireland, This is a permanent role that has been created due to continued expansion. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background working within an Electrical maintenance based role within an FMCG manufacturing environment. Candidates will be time served ( Minimum NVQ Level 3) Qualified in Electrical engineering - 17th / 18th Edition would be advantageous. Experience of working on fast moving production equipment is a must. Candidates must also have experience strong fault finding skills of PLCs - ideally Siemens PLCS (S5/ S7 or TIA), Rockwell or Mitsubishi. This is primarily a Days based role + Overtime + Travel. Candidates will also be required to work as part on an on call rota 1 week in 5 (£150p/w standby +£75 per call attended) All travel time is paid door to door + all additional hours paid at premium rates - Realistic Earnings up to £65k The role will cover sites across the UK so a willingness to travel is required. This role would ideally suit a candidate with a demonstrable maintenance background looking to develop and progress into a field service based role. Role Description * Provide support to client sites across the UK and Ireland. * Support Customer’s systems to aid in improving productivity. * Fault finding and rectification of PLC’s – Siemens/ Mitsubishi/ Rockwell * Maintenance - Routine and Reactive maintenance covering all aspects of electrical work including VSD * Training - Operational and maintenance training of customer staff Skills and Qualifications * Demonstrable experience working within a maintenance role within a industrial manufacturing environment is a must * Field Service Experience - advantageous * Candidates must be time served and qualified in Electrical Engineering * 17th or 18th Edition would be advantageous * Strong working knowledge of PLC’s – Siemens/ Mitsubishi /Rockwell * Strong working knowledge of Drives and Motors * Strong customer service mind set * Willing to travel as required to sites in the UK and Ireland. This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency