Technical Support Engineer

Job Title: Technical Support Engineer
Location: Tamworth
Salary: 47,000 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week

  • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:45 (30-minute lunch 12:30-13:00)
  • Friday: 08:00 - 13:00 (no lunch break)

Company:
A well-established UK engineering company is seeking a skilled Technical Support Engineer to provide expert pre-sales and post-sales support to its global customer base. This is a hands-on role combining customer support with production fault-finding and technical problem-solving.

Role Overview:
The Technical Support Engineer will provide professional, timely assistance to customers worldwide, resolving technical queries and ensuring smooth product operation. The role also includes supporting production with fault-finding, testing, and assembly issues, plus occasional quality auditing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to customers, distributors, and agents
  • Handle warranty issues, including customer returns and supplier liaison
  • Support production with PLC & HMI programming, mechanical assembly, and non-conformance resolution
  • Perform special testing of equipment and R&D profiles when required
  • Cover quality inspections and audits as needed
  • Maintain and update quality control systems

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong electro-mechanical engineering background
  • Experience with PLC & HMI control systems (Schneider, Ladder Logic/ST)
  • Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation
  • Hands-on experience with assembly, fitting, and fault-finding
  • Excellent communication skills, able to support international customers
  • Methodical, disciplined problem-solving and ability to remain calm under pressure

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
  • Contributory pension (4%)
  • Group profit share and additional group pension after 2 years' service
  • Health care after 2 years' service

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, and if suitable, one of our consultants will be in touch.

Company
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Location
Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom B77
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 46,000 - 47,000 Annual
Posted
Company
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Location
Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom B77
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 46,000 - 47,000 Annual
Posted