Field Service Engineer- Woodworking Machinery
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Advanced Machinery Services Ltd (AMS), Supporting Leadermac
Location Field-based across Southern England, ideally based near Oxford or Reading
Head office Skeffington, Leicestershire, LE7 9YE
Salary £34,000-£36,000 depending on experience, plus overtime, commission and benefits (£44,000-£52,000 OTE)
Hours Full time, 40 hours per week
Are you a Field Service Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills? Join Advanced Machinery Services Ltd (AMS) and help customers keep all different brand of woodworking machinery running.
AMS have recently acquired the Leadermac Uk & Ireland main dealership, bringing new machines and additional opportunities to the right candidate.
The role
You’ll service, repair, maintain and install specialist woodworking machinery at customer sites across Southern England and occasionally further afield. You’ll work independently on site, with technical support from an experienced service team.
Diagnose electrical, electronic and mechanical faults
Service, repair and install specialist woodworking machinery
Fit replacement parts and test equipment before returning it to service
Carry out planned preventative maintenance
Respond to breakdowns and emergency callouts
Liaise with the service department at head office and complete service paperwork promptly
Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety
Support the head office workshop team when required
The role involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays. AMS covers travel, accommodation and work-related expenses.
What’s in it for you?
£34,000-£36,000 basic salary, depending on experience
Overtime paid at time and a half
Commission on machinery sales
Company vehicle and mobile phone
28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years
Training, development and ongoing technical support
Opportunities to progress into the sales or installation teams
About you
Proven experience in field service, mechanical engineering or electrical and mechanical engineering
Strong electrical and mechanical skills, with the ability to diagnose electronic faults
Good communication and problem-solving skills
A full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK
Flexibility to travel and occasionally stay away overnight
Experience with industrial or woodworking machinery would be an advantage. Ideally, you’ll live near Oxford or Reading for travel across the region.
About AMS and Leadermac
AMS is the main UK and Ireland dealer for Leadermac, which manufactures industrial woodworking machinery including four-sided moulders and multi-rip saws. You’ll service and repair Leadermac equipment as part of the AMS field service team.
AMS supplies, installs and maintains woodworking machinery for customers ranging from small workshops to major manufacturers.
Apply today
If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a varied field service role where you can develop your expertise in Leadermac machinery, click Apply today
Advanced Machinery Services Ltd (AMS), Supporting Leadermac
Location Field-based across Southern England, ideally based near Oxford or Reading
Head office Skeffington, Leicestershire, LE7 9YE
Salary £34,000-£36,000 depending on experience, plus overtime, commission and benefits (£44,000-£52,000 OTE)
Hours Full time, 40 hours per week
Are you a Field Service Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills? Join Advanced Machinery Services Ltd (AMS) and help customers keep all different brand of woodworking machinery running.
AMS have recently acquired the Leadermac Uk & Ireland main dealership, bringing new machines and additional opportunities to the right candidate.
The role
You’ll service, repair, maintain and install specialist woodworking machinery at customer sites across Southern England and occasionally further afield. You’ll work independently on site, with technical support from an experienced service team.
Diagnose electrical, electronic and mechanical faults
Service, repair and install specialist woodworking machinery
Fit replacement parts and test equipment before returning it to service
Carry out planned preventative maintenance
Respond to breakdowns and emergency callouts
Liaise with the service department at head office and complete service paperwork promptly
Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety
Support the head office workshop team when required
The role involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays. AMS covers travel, accommodation and work-related expenses.
What’s in it for you?
£34,000-£36,000 basic salary, depending on experience
Overtime paid at time and a half
Commission on machinery sales
Company vehicle and mobile phone
28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years
Training, development and ongoing technical support
Opportunities to progress into the sales or installation teams
About you
Proven experience in field service, mechanical engineering or electrical and mechanical engineering
Strong electrical and mechanical skills, with the ability to diagnose electronic faults
Good communication and problem-solving skills
A full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK
Flexibility to travel and occasionally stay away overnight
Experience with industrial or woodworking machinery would be an advantage. Ideally, you’ll live near Oxford or Reading for travel across the region.
About AMS and Leadermac
AMS is the main UK and Ireland dealer for Leadermac, which manufactures industrial woodworking machinery including four-sided moulders and multi-rip saws. You’ll service and repair Leadermac equipment as part of the AMS field service team.
AMS supplies, installs and maintains woodworking machinery for customers ranging from small workshops to major manufacturers.
Apply today
If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a varied field service role where you can develop your expertise in Leadermac machinery, click Apply today