Field Service Engineer - Washington, United Kingdom - Kelly Services

Kelly Services

Verified Company

Washington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Field Service Engineer
Tyne and Wear

Our client is one of the UKs leading Automotive Engineering companies and they are looking for talented Field service engineer to join their growing team.

Main Purpose of Role:

To provide front line customer support in an automotive environment under the guidance of the Aftersales and Service Manager

The role will initially be centred around supporting the UK Service Manager to set up the aftersales/service function so there is significant opportunity for the individual to mould how the service engineer team will work in the future to ensure that the customerbase receive world class automotive aftersales and service support.

The role is customer facing and as the team grows the role will likely involve travel around the UK and Europe to help customers / service centres.

Key Activities:

Support the development the service engineer processes and operating strategy in conjunction with the UK service manager
Liaise with customers to support complaints, including proactive visits to customer sites to build relationships with teams.
Analyse and resolve customer issues of returned systems and onsite diagnostic support.
Support procurement and delivery of parts to support close out of customer issues
Report on customer visits and feedbacks into the business to ensure any issues can be evaluated and corrective actions taken
Support customer and end user training
Spend time with some customers to understand the integration of the product to support the product knowledge
Develops and maintain relationships with the customer
Support testing and development of products as required
Completing preventative maintenance on equipment as required
Identify new sales opportunities
Undertake any other duties of which the knowledge, skills and experience required fall within a post holder's position in the company

Education/Qualifications Required:

Any professional qualification appropriate to customer service is desirable
H&S qualification such as IOSH working safely / managing safely
H&S qualification such as Nebosh is desirable.
Professional Six Sigma qualification is desirable
Valid driving license and good driving record is required

Experience Required:

58 years experience in a service engineer role
Experienced in electric vehicle systems and architecture
Proven track record of meeting customers needs
Detailed understanding of problemsolving techniques
Experience diagnosing and repairing to component level mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electronic equipment
Experience in High Voltage is desirable
Working in a controlled environment ensuring processes and systems are followed to deliver customer satisfaction and product safety is maintained.
Developing, deploying and managing warranty systems experience would also be desirable.

Skills & Attributes Required:

Selfmotivated and enthusiastic
Strong interpersonal skills are a prerequisite
Ability to multitask activities with shifting priorities
Ability to be autonomous and work off own initiative to meet departmental and customer goals
Proven ability to solve problems
Excellent customer communication skills

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