Service and Commissioning Engineer

  • Waterbeach
  • Huxley Bertram Engineering Ltd

Job Title: Service and Commissioning Engineer 

Location: Waterbeach, near Cambridge 

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 + Overtime + Benefits 

Ref: SCE06 

Closing Date: Friday, 11th October 2024 



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About Huxley Bertram Engineering Limited:  

Huxley Bertram Engineering is a leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke special purpose machines and automation systems. We provide cutting-edge solutions to a range of high-tech industries, including petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, medical, and nuclear fuels. Our clients include major organisations such as Pfizer, GSK, AstraZeneca, and National Nuclear Laboratories. 


We are seeking a highly skilled Service and Commissioning Engineer to join our expanding team based in Waterbeach, near Cambridge. Our engineers play a vital role in assembling, testing, installing, and maintaining our bespoke machinery for clients across the UK and worldwide. 


The Role:  

As a Service and Commissioning Engineer at Huxley Bertram, you will be responsible for: 

  • Responding to customer callouts and resolving technical issues (mechanical, electrical, and control) 
  • Assisting with the installation and commissioning of equipment at client sites 
  • Offering training and support to customers 
  • Repairing, testing, and maintaining machinery 
  • Providing regular reports and feedback to customers on service requests 
  • Liaising with technical sales engineers to develop customer relationships and provide after-sales support 
  • Evaluating equipment performance and suggesting improvements 
  • Travelling nationally and internationally to meet client requirements 


You will also be part of a collaborative team, working alongside Senior Engineers and technical sales teams to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. 


Key Skills & Experience:  

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

  • An HND/HNC/City & Guilds in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering (or similar) 
  • Proven experience working with mechanical and electrical industrial machinery 
  • Knowledge of automation and product handling systems 
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings 
  • Hands-on skills in electrical wiring and mechanical fitting 
  • PLC programming and fault-finding experience (advantageous) 
  • Experience with servo-hydraulic systems or NI LabView (advantageous) 
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, often at short notice 
  • A full UK driving licence 


Reports To:  

Service and Commissioning Supervisor, and Senior Engineers 


Location:  

The role will be based at our headquarters in Waterbeach and Cottenham, with travel to client sites across the UK and internationally. 


Package & Benefits:  

  • Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience) + Overtime + Discretionary Bonus 
  • Flexible working hours: 40 hours per week (core hours: 9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) 
  • 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) with discretionary holidays over Christmas 
  • Membership in the Huxley Bertram Employment Benefit Trust scheme 
  • Pension scheme 
  • Critical Illness and Death in Service insurance 


How to Apply:  

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter quoting reference SCE06 to recruitment@huxleybertram.com before the closing date, Friday, 11th October 2024 . 


Please note: Huxley Bertram reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the application deadline, should one be identified.Â