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Service Engineer (Calibration / Mechanical)

Manchester
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Service Engineer (Calibration / Mechanical)
£40,000 - £45,000 (OTE 50K) + Company Van + 33 Days Holiday + 11% Pension + Training
Manchester, (Covering M62 Corridor)

Are you a Service Engineer from a Mechanical Calibration background looking for a role within an exciting, global business where you will receive expert training to develop your skills and become a technical expert?

In this role you will be servicing and calibrating specialist test equipment for mechanical and metallurgical applications. You will be covering an M62 patch visiting various manufacturers, R&D sites and laboratories to carry out calibration to ISO17025 standards as well as routine preventative and reactive maintenance on this companies bespoke test equipment.

This businesses operation is niche in the UK, but they are part of a Fortune 200 company so have all the stability, benefits and investment of a large corporation. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and customer service, partnering with F1 teams and Blue-Chip Automotive manufacturers to supply bespoke test equipment.

This role would suit a Service Engineer from a Mechanical Calibration background looking for a mobile role that can offer in-depth training, a wide variety of work and continuous development opportunities.

The Role:

Servicing, Maintaining and Calibrating bespoke mechanical Test equipment
Specialist in-depth training at an American head office, and on the job 1-to-1 training
Progression to become a fully autonomous Field Service Engineer
All Expenses and Travel paid
Company Vehicle for Private use The Person:

Service Engineer
Mechanical knowledge
Happy with extensive travel and staying away 2-3 nights a week
UK Driving License Job Reference: BBBH 20217a

Senior, Maintenance, Engineer, Service, Field, Mobile, Electrical, Manufacturing, Calibration, Metallurgy, ISO, 17025, iso17025, Mechanical, Leeds, Hull, Manchester, M62

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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