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Astute’s Power Team Recruitment for a Technical Engineer
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a thriving business and the UK’s leading technical experts in standby power, uninterruptible power supplies and combined heat and power systems, to recruit a Technical Engineer.
The strategically important Technical Engineer role comes with a salary of £45,000 to £53,000, a company vehicle, bonus scheme, Cashplan Health benefit, 25 days’ holiday increasing through the company loyalty programme and relevant training.
If you’re a Technical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has high standards of performance and ethics, robust staff development policies and substantial opportunities for stable long-term employment, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Engineer role
Reporting To The Senior Technical Engineer, You Will
- Provide technical support to the office, engineers and clients.
- Provide back-office support for Service Coordinators and Maintenance Projects.
- Support the back office with Engineer Reports.
- Liaise with the internal Technical Team and Senior Technical Engineer on product developments and improvements.
- Provide out-of-hours technical support to clients and engineers as part of the OOH management team.
- Support and carry out site audits.
- Complete site surveys to support Maintenance Sales, including compiling parts lists.
- Complete site surveys for remedial works and Maintenance Projects.
- Support the Senior Technical Engineer and Maintenance Director with engineer training and development.
- Support engineer quality control.
- Compile and approve RAMS.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Strong practical engineering knowledge of generators and UPS.
- Fuel tank installation knowledge.
- Previous industry experience.
- Practical knowledge of high-level software-based control systems such as ComAp and Deep Sea.
- Strong IT skills, with fluency in Microsoft Office.
- Practical experience using laptop-based bespoke engine system analysis and control programmes, such as ComAp PC Suite and DSE Configuration Suite.
- Experience with multi-set and mains synchronisation controls.
- PLC programming skills.
- A mechanical or electrical qualification is desirable.
Personal skills
The Technical Engineer Role Would Suit Someone Who Is
- Positive and self-motivated.
- Trustworthy and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Customer-focused with good customer liaison skills.
- A confident decision-maker with a strong sense of responsibility.
- An excellent verbal and written communicator.
- Comfortable with high-mileage driving and working away from home.
- Able to think on their feet and function effectively in a fast-moving business.
- Flexible in their approach to work.
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Salary and benefits of the Technical Engineer role
- Salary: £45,000-£53,000
- Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.
- Company vehicle
- Optional company phone or allowance
- Cashplan Health benefit
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- 25 days’ holiday, increasing through the company loyalty programme
- Relevant training
- Overtime available
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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