Service Engineer (PLC Programming)

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Service Engineer (Electrical / Robotics)
£40,000 - £45,000 + £7,000 Bonus + Progression + Training + Company Car
Leeds, Covering UK

Are you a Service Engineer able to programme PLCs looking to explore the UK in a truly varied role, staying away most of the week working on state-of-the-art machinery?

Do you want to join an international company that can provide further training and structured development to become a Robotics expert?

In this role you will be servicing, commissioning and installing automated injection moulding machinery and industrial Robots. This will include travelling across the UK, staying away 4-5 nights a week, so flexibility is a must. You'll receive a £7K bonus at the end of the year for staying away, and the company has an extensive training programme in France to get you up to speed.

This company are an international giant in Injection Moulding technology. They develop and manufacture in house, and their machines and robots are found all across the Globe. You'll be working for the UK Service and Commissioning wing, covering all of the UK and often staying away from home.

This role would suit a Service Engineer with a background in PLC Programming looking for varied role where they can explore the UK and stay away most of the week and become an automation expert.

The Role:

Servicing, Commissioning and Installing industrial Robots and Injection Moulding technology
Travelling across the UK, staying away from home 4-5 nights a week
Extensive training programme to become a technical expert
Structured development plan and achievable progression
£7K bonus - paid monthly
Company Car for private use
Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)The Person

Service Engineer
Electrical/Robotics background with PLC knowledge
Comfortable staying away from home 4-5 nights a weekJob Reference: BBBH23231c

Electrical, Service, Engineer, Technician, Injection, Moulding, Robots, Automation, Robotics, PLC, Programming, Grad, Graduate, Travel, UK, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Yorkshire

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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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