Service and Installation Engineer
Service & Installation Engineer Location: Stockport (with some UK and international travel - primarily USA up to 8 times per year) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Pension Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering manufacturer in Stockport that designs and builds high-precision inspection and simulation machinery. Due to continued growth and an increase in international projects, they are looking to appoint a Service & Installation Engineer to join their engineering team. The Service & Installation Engineer role would suit someone with a few years of engineering experience, ideally with an electrical bias, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a technically interesting environment involving installation, commissioning and customer support. Working closely with the Project Lead and wider engineering team, the Service & Installation Engineer will gain exposure to advanced machinery and international projects while continuing to develop their technical capability. Key Responsibilities - Service & Installation Engineer Installation & Field Service - The Service & Installation Engineer will support the electrical and mechanical installation of equipment at UK and international client sites - Assist with machine commissioning, configuration and functional testing - Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding with support from senior engineers - Assist with calibration of cameras, sensors and inspection equipment - Work from engineering drawings, wiring schematics and installation documentation - Support machine alignment, setup and final testing before handover to the client Workshop & Assembly Support - The Service & Installation Engineer will assist with electrical wiring and mechanical assembly of equipment within the Stockport workshop - Support the build and preparation of machinery prior to customer installation - Carry out pre-delivery inspections, testing and equipment checks - Work closely with design and engineering teams to resolve technical queries during assembly Documentation & Compliance - The Service & Installation Engineer will complete service reports and installation documentation following site visits - Support commissioning documentation and system records - Ensure work is carried out in line with company standards and health and safety procedures - Assist with quality checks during build and installation activities Customer Support - The Service & Installation Engineer will represent the business professionally when working on customer sites - Provide basic guidance to customers during installation and commissioning - Communicate clearly with the internal engineering team regarding any technical issues identified on site Person Specification - Service & Installation Engineer Essential - Previous experience in a Service & Installation Engineer, Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar engineering role - Hands-on engineering experience with a strong electrical bias - Experience with electrical wiring, machine wiring or panel work - Basic mechanical assembly skills - Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings - Practical fault-finding ability and a problem-solving mindset - Full UK driving licence and valid passport - Willingness to travel internationally (typically 8 trips per year to the USA) Desirable - Experience working with automation equipment, robotics, inspection systems or special purpose machinery - Knowledge of sensors, cameras or machine controls - Experience assisting with machine commissioning or installation Benefits & Working Structure - Based in Stockport with a minimum of 3 days per week on site when not travelling - 37.5 hour week with flexible start times (core hours by 9:30am) - 20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off - Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days - Annual discretionary bonus - Pension scheme - Company credit card for travel expenses - Overtime or time off in lieu for extended travel