Field Service Engineer – Pumps

South of England

Posted by Robin Thomas on 31 May 2023

A fantastic opportunity has recently become available to join an established UK specialist of fire pump maintenance, repair, and installation. Our principal consultant Robin Thomas is searching for experienced, customer facing engineers that either have direct fire pump experience or transferable skills from another similar industry.

Company car & mobile | attractive compensation package and overtime available

As a Field Service Engineer, your day to day responsibilities are to carry out servicing and repairs of pumps, engines, and motors across various applications. This is a remote based role, predominately based in the south of England but you will be expected to travel further on occasion, as and when required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

  • To carry out physical tests, inspections or repairs to Fire Pumps and ancillary equipment against agreed work orders
  • Produce reports for each site and system tested so that the required certification can be produced internally and processed by management to provide to the client
  • Correctly identify any remedial or repair works required using technical knowledge and understanding of required standards. High accuracy and attention to detail is important for this activity given that the information provided will be used to generate certifications, quotations and/or undertake follow up work
  • Accurately complete all company paperwork in a timely manner including job sheets, schedules and timesheets
  • Undertake all work in a diligent and professional way, always ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Keep abreast of changes and amendments of standards, regulations, and best practice within the industry
  • Work effectively as part of a team and always communicate professionally with clients, management, and other third-parties
  • Adhere to Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures at all times

Skills & Experience

  • Customer facing experience in a field-based service environment
  • Strong and proven practical experience in Fire Pump engineering industry is preferable
  • Also willing to train experienced engineers who have transferable skills from Diesel engineering, Pump engineering, AC and DC Electrics
  • Flexible attitude to work with good planning, communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills
  • Computer literate to allow for the accurate creation and submission of electronic results
  • A safety critical mindset is essential
  • Full UK driving licence
  • The following qualifications would also be advantageous, though not essential as full training will be given;
    CSCS card holder; Asbestos and/or Confined Space and Electrical qualifications

To learn more, contact Robin today with any specific questions regarding this Field Service Engineer role, or click below to get started with your application right away.

 

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