Service Engineer
Location: UK-wide territory (regular travel required)
Employment: Permanent
Overview
An established manufacturer of heating appliances is seeking a Service Engineer to carry out warranty work, servicing and repairs across gas, electric and solid-fuel heating products. Working closely with a regional service team, you will diagnose faults, resolve technical issues and deliver a high standard of customer service.
The role involves working across a designated territory, with travel to other parts of the UK as required and overnight stays of up to four nights per week. A fully equipped company van, laptop/tablet and phone will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out warranty inspections, annual servicing and repairs on heating appliances.
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Diagnose faults and resolve technical issues efficiently, aiming for first-visit resolution.
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Determine whether faults are caused by manufacturing defects, installation issues or user error.
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Complete chargeable servicing and repair work, including taking customer payments on-site.
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Identify opportunities to promote additional servicing and maintenance work.
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Maintain accurate records of service calls, tests performed, faults identified and work completed.
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Submit technical reports and service documentation through the company's digital systems.
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Ensure customer safety and compliance with relevant regulations, issuing safety notices where necessary.
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Return faulty components with appropriate labelling for further investigation.
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Deliver professional, courteous customer service and represent the business positively.
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Support product training for retailers and other company personnel.
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Maintain the company vehicle, ensuring it remains clean, roadworthy and properly serviced.
Requirements
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Proven experience servicing, repairing or maintaining heating appliances or comparable equipment in the field.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Relevant gas safety qualifications, including:
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CCN1 – Domestic Core Gas Safety.
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HTR1 – Gas Fires and Wall Heaters.
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CONGLP1 – LPG Changeover.
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CPA1 – Combustion Analysis.
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Relevant Gas Safe requirements and registration.
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Strong face-to-face communication and customer service skills.
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Confidence discussing service charges and payment requirements with customers.
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Accurate record-keeping and report-writing skills.
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Familiarity with email, Microsoft Word and digital reporting systems.
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A proactive, professional and diplomatic approach to resolving customer issues.
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Flexibility to undertake varied duties and regular overnight travel.
Candidates with relevant heating industry experience but without all the listed qualifications may also be considered.
Benefits
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Fully equipped company van.
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Company-provided laptop/tablet and mobile phone.
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Ongoing product training and technical development