Junior Service Engineer​– Leeds, UK (Remote)

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

We are looking for a Junior Service Engineer based in the United Kingdom– Remote position, to work within the Wood Protection business. You will repair and service customers’ timber treatment plants and associated equipment at their premises. Collaborating with other members of the team to complete the installation of small projects including piping & electrical installations, mixing skid unit fabrication, and commissioning and testing of equipment. To maintain good customer relationships and ensure proper and safe use of chemicals by operating personnel. Responsible for service vehicle, tools, spares and customers’ timber treatment plant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Plant Engineering professional to join a modern people centric business that believes in developing from within & offering a vibrant working atmosphere.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Conduct maintenance of timber treatment plants and associated equipment at customers’ premises including completion of condition/service reports.

• Breakdown repair and fault diagnosis at customers’ premises

• Commissioning and installation of new plants and upgrades to existing plants

• Practical operator training to ensure safe operation of timber treatment plants and responsible use of chemicals.

• Compliance with all relevant site and customer EHS standards and a good knowledge and understanding of all relevant standards associated with the role. E.g., HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER, Pressure systems, Electrical systems

• Field role so considerable travel as part of the role. Driving / flying to customers’ sites. Travel across Europe will be required but this varies year to year. Nominal 37.5hr per week but working flexibly as the role requires ​

Qualifications & Experience: 

• A Level standard. HNC/OND, City & Guilds National, BTEC / NVQ Level 3.

• Preferred area of study – Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

• Mechanical training & knowledge to include fabrication, welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

• Pipe fitting and associated knowledge.

• Knowledge of pumps (Liquid ring, multistage, centrifugal, and more)

• Electrical – may have experience of SCADA, PLC and control panel fault diagnostics, testing of equipment.

• Effective communication skills at all levels and tenacious and analytical fault-finding skills.

• Collaborator and able to adjust to changing situations while in the workshop and on customer sites.

• Ability to learn new skills and share your own knowledge.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:  

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. 

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace, and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. 

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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