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Field Service Engineer
Location
South Africa
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Field Service Engineer
TOMRA
• Efficiently deliver field service work to meet cost and time objectives. • Ensure optimal performance of TOMRA Food sorting machines to exceed customer expectations. • Diagnose and resolve equipment issues, conducting necessary repairs. • Collaborate with internal departments to enhance customer support processes. • Conduct installations and adjustments to TOMRA Food equipment as required. • Provide comprehensive training to customers on the operations and maintenance of our systems. • Maintain accurate and detailed field reports to guide administrative follow-up procedures. • Willing to travel abroad for at least 80% of the time, based on a flexible schedule.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Electronics, Electrotechnical, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent of minimum 3 years of experience in related field
- Fluent in English + other languages are a plus.
- Proven experience in on-site preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting industrial customers.
- Good understanding of IT, networking, and PC configuration.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, colleagues, and management.
Benefits
- Work equipment including laptop and cell phone subscription provided
- 6-month probation period
- Notice period according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Annual leave: 21 working days (after 5 years continuous service an additional 5 days annual leave provided)
- Long service recognition: in accordance with TOMRA Jubilee policy
- Travel Expenses: Daily Allowance in accordance with SARS regulations for work away from home within South Africa and in other countries
- Pension Fund Scheme: Liberty Life (5% company contributions)
- Medical Aid & Mental Health Benefit policy cover: Discovery
- On call Standby Allowance
- Company Car provided: Fringe benefits tax applies, detailed logbook for all travel and limited private mileage, in accordance with SARS
- Life & Disability Insurance policy cover: Discovery
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