We have an amazing opportunity right now to join our Service department based in the Gatwick region- covering customers such as Gatwick Airport, Southampton International Airport and Bournemouth Airport, as a Field Service Engineer - III.,

Responsible for meeting daily service repair needs and driving customer satisfaction.
Installs, repairs, and maintains equipment in the field; provides customer training as required.
Documents all inspections, maintenance, repair work and submits paperwork in a timely basis.
Order, install, and return parts and manages repair parts cycle time.
Reviews all logs for open issues and prepares formal reports to customers as necessary.
Ensures that tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated
Assesses product/equipment performance based on field support data; recommends modifications or improvements.
Seeks to provide technical support to customers and other service professionals as required.
May participate in site surveys, pilot program service activities, attend meetings, champion special projects and prepare exclusive reports.
Possesses a solid level of technical knowledge on the company's Trace and X-Ray technologies.
Establishes and maintains a close relationship with senior level FSE's and Product Managers to support the needs of the customer and remain aware of current technical trends.
Exercises every available measure to control and minimize costs.
Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.

Please note when travelling to work, you are paid door to door, so no gifted travel time is required.
Associate's Degree or Related Trade Certification Level 3 Engineering qualification (electrical, electronic, mechanical).
Equivalence achieved through comparative work and life experience is acceptable.
Live within commute of either Gatwick Airport, Southampton International Airport and Bournemouth Airport, as a Field Service Engineer - III..
Experience with mechanical and Air- conditioning Systems desirable.
Computer literacy; competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs.
Some experience directly involved in troubleshooting and field repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
Experience in troubleshooting, field repair or technical support activities centred on Electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment is desirable.
Individuals shall possess excellent communications skills and have a strong orientation for customer focus and teamwork. Must always be responsive to all customer issues.
Must be willing & able to travel at short notice.
An element of manual handling will be required.
Associated degree, ONC, HNC, or equivalent technical training or related experience is required.
Equivalence achieved through comparative work and life experience is acceptable.
Experience with mechanical and Air- conditioning Systems desirable
Experience directly involved in troubleshooting and field repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
Computer literacy, competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software installation and programs.
Use of metrology and handheld tools
Experience in troubleshooting, field repair or technical support activities centred on Electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment is desirable
Has a working knowledge of PC applications (MS Applications, SAP, and Reporting tools) to provide clear, concise information summaries as required.
Able to work autonomously
Self-motivated, proactive, reliable, and accountable individual
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.
Possess excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask several projects at once.
While supervision is not considered a primary responsibility of this position, there may be instances where supervision of ot hers on a project basis may be required.
Possess solid communication skills, both oral and written and problem-solving skills.
Individuals should possess good communications skills and have a strong orientation for customer focus and teamwork. Must be responsive to all customer issues at all times. Must have own credit card and be willing & able to travel at short notice.
An FSE must be team oriented and flexible, and actively seeks to share information and assist his peers.

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