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