Commercial Appliance Technician

Are you an experienced service engineer / technician or have an electromechanical background looking for something new?
Miele is a world leader in the production of premium domestic and Commercial Appliances. Miele Professional is in an exciting growth phase and provides reliable and sustainable solutions for our commercial customers.
We support a broad range of commercial customers with varying needs, such as care homes, hospitals, education and laboratories, and some brand names you may have heard of like McDonalds, Premier Inn & Pets at Home. At Miele, we take immense pride, not only in the quality of our appliances but all aspects of customer interactions. For our customers, this means the peace of mind of knowing that choosing Miele is a good decision - and probably the decision of a lifetime. For Miele, meeting the expectations of its customers when it comes to products and services - and even exceeding them where possible - is of the utmost importance.
Miele has a respectful, positive and inclusive culture and working for Miele is exciting and rewarding. We employ approximately 450 employees in all areas of our business in the UK, 22000 globally, and provide a great foundation for career progression throughout the organization.
Your new role
Position: Miele Professional Field Service Technician
Location: Field based - Leeds
Reporting to: Miele Professional Field Service Manager
You will be servicing and repairing of the complete range of Miele Professional appliances installed in a wide range of commercial applications, companies & businesses. For example, industrial washing machines, tumble dryers and laboratory equipment washers. As a Miele Professional Technician, no two days are the same and you will experience different working environments each and every day. Some out of area travel, occasional stays away from home and out of hours work may be required. Therefore, flexibility is an essential requirement.
It is imperative to be a successful applicant, that you can show that you are a high performing engineer / technician in the field, with role model behaviours. Acting as Brand and Technical Ambassador, you will promote and maintain a premium customer experience at all times.
What we will expect from you
You will carry out Field Professional Service Technician duties as and when required in line with customer requirements and Service KPI demands including planned maintenance, fault diagnosis / repair and electrical safety testing.
Develop and maintain service plans for the product scope, explore new business, i.e. service contracts, planned maintenance schedules, etc.
Ensure all preparation of jobs, spares returns, vehicle maintenance, software downloads / updates and essential administration is undertaken on a daily basis.
Attend and satisfactorily complete designated company approved technical training courses (provided both internally and externally).
You will be provided with a Miele company vehicle, all tools and state of the art test equipment to carry out your work effectively and efficiently. You will be required to attend training and / or meetings at head office in Abingdon, Oxfordshire that may require overnight stays and there may also be future overseas training opportunities at Miele HQ in Germany.
About you
The successful candidate will have a very high level of general technical knowledge mechanically and electrically. Experience in Commercial appliances i.e., laundry, medical washer disinfectors / laboratory washers would also be an advantage. A gas qualification would be desirable together with solid IT skills.
We are also looking for someone who is self-motivated with excellent organisational and communication skills, demonstrates good practice and a good team player that will ensure our customers receive a premium level of service.
For more information about Miele Professional please click here Miele Professional - Miele GB
What's on Offer?
Initial salary: Commencing GBP38,000 per annum
Additional GBP1,979 on successful induction completion (6 months)
Optional private use of Company Vehicle subject to relevant HMRC rates
Company bonus scheme - up to 2 months annual salary based on performance
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life x Salary if enrolled in pension scheme
Income protection scheme
Active personal development plan and opportunities to further your career.
Medicash Scheme - money back towards the cost of healthcare and wellness
Inspired Performance - reward and recognition portal
Eye-care voucher Scheme
Substantial discount on company products
Financially incentivised employee referral scheme
We want you to feel you can join a team where we will help you reach your potential, be respected, and perform at your best.
If working in some challenging commercial environments, with every day, a different day has an appeal, share your CV and let us know 'why Miele Professional?' and 'why me?' in the covering letter section.
Closing date: 20th January - Candidates selected for interview will be notified soon after the closing date.