Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems is recruiting a new Field Service Engineer to join the team.

Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems are a leading regional air compressor service provider and distributor to the automotive and industrial markets. Based in Wrotham, Kent, we have built a firm very good reputation for maintaining and installing German-made, high quality compressed air equipment throughout a diverse range of industry.

Our engineer’s visit our office frequently and serve customers in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Essex and Greater London. The nature of our work is mainly planned preventative maintenance, but includes callouts and repair work. We typically travel between multiple sites each day, often 4-5 jobs a day.

The role:

• To carry out routine maintenance on all makes and types of compressed air equipment including rotary screw, vane and reciprocating compressors.
• To attend breakdown visits to conduct assessment, fault finding and repairs.
• To carry out the installation of compressed air equipment and pipework, when required.
• Typically covering Kent, Greater London, Essex, Surrey and Sussex.
• The candidate will report directly to the in-house Service team.

The ideal candidate:

• Residing in Kent, no more than 45-60 minutes from our location.
• Mechanical-electrical field service experience.
• Experience in plant maintenance and fault finding. Particularly beneficial would be experience relating to compressed air equipment.
• Electrical competence (certification not required). Knowledge of star delta motor starters would be advantageous
• Will have a thorough approach, experience in solving mechanical and technical problems
• Good general presentation, communication and professional conduct
• Full clean UK driving license and happy to be mobile

The reward package:

• £30,000 - £40,000 basic (dependent on experience)
• Plus overtime and door-to-door travel time can equate to gross salaries up to circa £48,500 p.a. Un-capped.
• Company mobile phone
• Company vehicle
• Uniform provided
• Comprehensive on-going training and support
• 21 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Core hours are 0800 – 1700, although there is usually always travelling outside of this each day.

To be eligible for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.

To read more about Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems visit www.kcair.co.uk.