Tong Engineering is a well-established, fourth-generation engineering business with a long-standing reputation as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality vegetable and waste handling equipment. Operating from state-of-the-art, purpose-built manufacturing facilities on the edge of Spilsby, Lincolnshire, Tong Engineering manufactures advanced solutions for the UK and worldwide vegetable and waste handling industries. The company is driven by an innate vision for growth and innovation, with a commitment to nurturing a skilled workforce at the heart of the company’s success.
A vacancy has arisen for a Field Service & Installation Engineer.
Responsibilities include:
- Installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery on-site.
- Attending to on-site repairs and maintenance requests.
- Troubleshooting and fault finding, and carrying out repairs.
- Liaising with on-site contact, and providing regular updates on work progress.
- Ensuring compliance with quality management standards.
- Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
When you work at Tong Engineering you get to:
- Work for a local family business, established for over 90 years, where employees are valued as individuals.
- Play a part in a forward-thinking engineering company that is dedicated to manufacturing custom-built solutions that make a real difference to our customers.
- Work in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with the latest production processes and modern employee facilities.
- Be part of a friendly team, working together to manufacture equipment destined for the UK and export markets.
- Join a company that is committed to building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, business partners and employees.
- Work for a company that values a strong work ethic and offers potential to develop and grow your career across multiple departments.
The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys travelling, both locally and internationally, is a team player; and a self-starter who can prioritize, plan, and manage their workload with minimal supervision.
Due to fluctuating business demands, and the requirement to work in various locations and travel, it will be necessary to work overtime and/or weekends when required.
Experience required :
- Prior mechanical fitting/assembly experience is required.
- Fabrication, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and experience would be an advantage.
- Low voltage electrical, PLC, HMI and inverter experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
- A basic understanding of the Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Benefits :
- Use of Company vehicle for travel to and from home to work/site.
- Company mobile phone.
- Overtime multipliers of 1.2x hourly rate for hours worked from Monday to Saturday, and 1.4x for hours worked on a Sunday.
- Company contribution to stakeholder pension scheme.
- Life Insurance cover.
- On-site parking.
Licences/Certification :
- Valid UK Driving Licence (required).
- Forklift, Teleporter and MEWP Licences (Preferable, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Mechanical assembly/fitting: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincolnshire, PE23 5HE
