Job Details

Field Service Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

Hours of work

Full Time - Permanent 40 hours per week, following work pattern:

Mon to Thurs 7am to 4pm

Fri 7am to 2pm

Salary

Competitive and dependant on experience, circa £30,000 and a company vehicle.

About TTF

TTF Ltd are specialists in high frequency, ultrasonic and heat welding equipment for sealing flexible plastics.

The company was established in 1994, and we are the leading supplier of high frequency plastic welding machinery, tooling, service, parts and consumables in the UK. Our customer base expands worldwide across an extensive range of industries.

The role within TTF

The role of Electrical Engineer is a varied and to support the ongoing growth and demand of our business. Prior experience of the industry would be an advantage. The successful candidate will receive training on the job, in the area of high frequency plastic sealing equipment.

Job Overview

We are looking for an electrical engineer to join our team. A background within the electrical and mechanical engineering industries would be helpful. Experience in the area(s) of machinery service and maintenance may offer some relevant transferable skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of High Frequency PVC sealing equipment, both at our Leeds base and at customer sites throughout the UK and occasionally abroad. You must be flexible about travel and overnight stays.

Please note that for the right candidate there are opportunities to progress within the company.

Transferable skills and experience will be applicable from a variety of work/education/training backgrounds. We would like to invite candidates who can demonstrate their skills and training relevant to this job role description alongside the person specification provided.

Skills, experience & attributes

Essential Criteria

• Experience working on control circuits

• Ability to follow and interpret circuit diagrams
• Experience in fault finding
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Close attention to detail
• Being comfortable with traveling and working away from home
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Ability to multi-task, flexible and adaptable to change in a varied, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership and use own initiative
• Problem-solving skills, common sense and the ability to think on your feet
• Keen team player, but also comfortable in working independently
• Efficient and strong work ethic
• Professionalism, maturity and integrity with colleagues, customers and the wider team
• Well presented, responsible, dependable, diligent, reliable and trustworthy
• Confident in using, and able to use desktops applications (Word, Microsoft Office, One Drive specifically Outlook)
• Experience and knowledge of working safely with hand and power tools

Desirable Criteria

• Immediate availability
• Vocational electrical qualification
• Industrial PLC knowledge and experience
• Forklift Licence
• Experience of job/time management systems

Benefits

A company vehicle is provided for electrical engineers and will be available for work and personal use. Fuel, overnight accommodation and meal expenses while out on site are provided via a company credit card. A company pension scheme, on-site parking, planned company social and/or team building off-

site events are also included. As well as a vehicle, uniform and required tools are all provided.

Location

We are recruiting for a field service engineer at our offices and workshop base Leeds, LS12, West Yorkshire. Currently our engineers travel across the UK, Ireland and occasionally abroad.

Holiday Entitlement

21 days annual leave per annum, from January to December plus Bank Holidays. This is the opportunity to accumulate leave under our Length of Service Scheme.

Overtime

On occasions, overtime may be required for electrical engineers, this is paid as follows; Monday to Friday, at single time/pay. Saturdays is time and half (1.5), Sundays/Bank holidays are double time pay (2.0) with the prior agreement of the line manager.