Technical Support Engineer

  • Optima UK INC Ltd
  • Tamworth, Staffordshire
  • Oct 19, 2025
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Support EngineerLocation: TamworthSalary: £47,000 per annumHours: 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.