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Principal I Ltd

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Field Service Engineer

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Salary: £32,000 - 72,000 per year

Requirements:
  • A positive, cheerful personality and mature attitude to work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence dealing with internal and external customers at all levels
  • Strong organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise objectives
  • An enquiring mindset, with an ability to challenge established methods, simplify processes, and seek opportunities to add value
  • A proactive approach, with ownership of projects and issues through to completion
  • Ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision, as well as contribute as a team player and share workload when needed
  • Flexibility to meet business requirements, including the possibility of overtime during busy periods
  • Hardware training on Kyocera, Canon, and Konica Minolta
  • Knowledge of Microsoft networks and experience with DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, LDAP, and Active Directory
  • Understanding of print management and document management software products
  • Konica Minolta and Canon accreditations at professional and intermediate levels, respectively
  • MCP or CompTIA certification is desirable
  • Equitrac, PaperCut, or PCounter experience is desirable
  • HP or Samsung equipment training is beneficial
Responsibilities:
  • Provide onsite service and support to customers, resolving technical issues on assigned open tickets in a timely manner to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Meet response-time targets and KPIs, and increase service profitability through efficient stock and call management
  • Use our Service Call Control systems and follow the escalation procedure
  • Carry out the Minimum Call Procedure on every service call, in accordance with the issued guidelines
  • Contact the Helpdesk ProActive coordinator if unable to complete a call within 1.5 hours of arriving onsite, or if asked to attend another machine or issue
  • Complete service calls via Link-in with all required details, including part numbers for return-to-fit bookings and correct meter readings
  • Return warranty parts and requested items to our Head Office SDD with the warranty sheet, samples, and list prints
  • Maintain the toolkit and issued technology, including tablets and phones, to the required standard
  • Arrive at the first service call by 09:00 and accept the last service call at 16:30, unless an exception is agreed with the Field Service Manager or Helpdesk Manager
  • Respond within the specified response-time constraint and call customers before travelling to determine whether the issue can be resolved by phone or to advise them of our arrival
  • Follow static electricity prevention precautions when transporting, storing, and handling sensitive printed circuit boards
  • Use the relevant tools for meter readings and maintenance support, including PPA, CSRC, and e-maintenance
  • Follow applicable health and safety law and risk assessments in accordance with issued guides
  • Record attendance at customer reception, follow our dress guidance, and maintain an acceptable appearance while on company business
  • Complete relevant machine, solution, or IT training within the agreed timeframe and maintain that knowledge
  • Proactively check whether further work is needed before leaving a customer site
  • Use relevant online support tools and sites to resolve issues
  • Undertake other suitable activities designated by our ProActive Service Delivery department, including installations, helpdesk support, and workshop support (PDI)
  • Understand and maintain knowledge of our principals product and service portfolio, and pass relevant leads to sales through the correct procedure
  • Provide initial support for software products loaded on devices within the principals portfolio, escalating faults to Software Consultants when needed
Technologies:
  • Active Directory
  • Hardware
  • Support
  • LDAP
  • MCP
  • Mobile
  • TCP/IP

More:

We are recruiting a mobile Field Service Engineer who reports to the Head of Services. The role involves onsite customer service and support, with a focus on resolving technical issues efficiently and maintaining customer satisfaction. The position also includes potential progression within SDD and a career path supported by relevant training.

last updated 41 week of 2026

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