Field Service Engineer - VSD (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
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Title: Field Service Engineer - VSD (Newcastle Upon Tyne)
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE1 7DE, UK
Company: WR Engineering
Role: Field Service Engineer
Location: Field Based
Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on experience
My client is looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer with proven experience working with Variable Speed Drives to join their busy engineering team. This is a field-based role covering, supporting customers across industrial and commercial environments.
You will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance, and repair of VSD systems and associated electrical/mechanical equipment.
Responsibilities include:
- Installation and commissioning of VSDs across various industrial applications
- Fault-finding and diagnostics on drive systems and associated equipment
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance
- Provide on-site technical support and problem resolution
- Parameter setting and optimisation of drive systems
- Work with motors, control panels, and PLC systems
- Complete service reports and documentation accurately
- Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
- Participate in on-call rota
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience working with Variable Speed Drives
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Experience commissioning and programming drive systems
- Relevant electrical qualification - NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, 18th Edition preferred
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Experience with major drive manufacturers (e.g., ABB, Danfoss, Siemens, Schneider)
- Knowledge of PLC systems and automation
WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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