Job Description

Automation Service Engineer (Ref. ASE/CHR25)

Full-time, permanent

Location: based at our offices between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, with regular travel (~70%) and onsite work at our customer sites in the UK, Ireland and North America

ALS Mechatronic specialise in the design, build and installation of bespoke control systems and factory automation systems typically for container handling, comprising unique machines, conveyors, vision inspection and robots.

We're looking to appoint an automation service engineer. In this role, you will be bringing our customers' automation aspirations to life, working across a variety of industry sectors (predominantly in food and beverage and plastic container handling) and working on some truly ground-breaking projects.

A lot of what we do is typically bespoke to our customers and to date there's not been an automation challenge we've not been able to support or that we have walked away from.

The role:

In this senior role, you will be required to work both in-house and on customers' sites, responsible for bringing our projects to life with electrical installation on customers' sites, machinery commissioning as well as post purchase servicing of machinery and breakdown support. You will also be required to install control panels, manage the onsite build of machines and automation systems, bringing it all to life and ensuring every project you touch is delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, tenacious, punctual, and able to manage their own time and team members' time effectively. You are a great problem solver and will take time to understand a project's requirements to ensure smooth installation and commissioning and will be ready to figure out why something may not be working to get to a solution quickly. You set your own standards high to ensure customer satisfaction every time and are recognised by others for that, as well as being someone who is courteous, has a mature attitude and can therefore, communicate and instil confidence in customers with ease. You will report to the Director, commissioning and services and work with an equally friendly and hardworking team of individuals, who are always willing to support one another.

Flexibility, able to travel regularly - typically up to 3 weeks at a time are essential. And when you're not out and about, you'll be working in our 30,000 sq. ft facility helping with pre-install build work.

To be considered for the role, you will:

ideally be an apprentice trained and/or qualified (industrial) electrical fitter be able to interpret engineering drawings (electrical a must, mechanical a plus) have sound experience of automation machinery have a high-level understanding of industrial control systems / PLC programming have experience working with pneumatic systems and valves have experience of industrial networks be hard working and a great ambassador for the company be a team player, but equally display great leadership qualities follow written instructions and method statements familiar with working in hygienic environments and health and safety requirements be experienced at working on medium sized assemblies and sub-assemblies have a good eye for detail and able to work on their own and as part of a team be willing to learn and improve

Key Requirements:

Self-starter with the maturity to be able to work with minimal supervision but equally, knows when support is needed Neat and tidy / organised working Strong communication skills / polite and conscientious in dealing with customers and key stakeholders to inspire confidence Punctual and trustworthy Fluent in English (second language is a plus) A 'can do' attitude (we're a small but growing team - we don't have room for divas!) Willingness to travel/work away from home on a regular basis (majority UK, but also abroad) - approx. 70% Full UK driving licence (with 3 penalty points or less) UK/EU passport holder - entry to the USA via ESTA is essential Presentable and articulate

If this sounds like you, then here's what's on offer:

45,000-50,000 (depending on experience) Plus pay for site work on Saturdays as standard Bonus' payable for heavy hours during the week for site work Company vehicle (post probationary period*)
Generous travel subsistence Company iphone Contributory Pension Scheme (after probationary period) Private Health Insurance for you, your partner and children (after probationary period) 21 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays Additional holiday for long service Opportunity to earn spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions Cycle to work scheme (after probationary period) Great colleagues Great opportunities for progression
Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00
(Note occasional travel with longer hours should be expected)

You must have no travel/passport restrictions that would prevent your travel to North America.

You must be legally eligible to work in the UK, in order to apply or enquire. If you do not fulfil these criteria, you will be automatically rejected.

ALS Mechatronic welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexuality, age or disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cheltenham GL54 5BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you a passport holder (typically UK / EU), that can apply for an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to travel to the United States?
Experience:

controls automation: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AutomSvsEng