Conveyor Systems Service Engineer

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a technically skilled Field Service Engineer – Conveyor Systems to join a leading engineering team specialising in conveyor systems and bulk materials handling solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and optimisation of conveyor systems at customer sites. The role involves providing technical support to clients across industrial, mining, and materials handling environments, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This position is ideally suited to a hands-on engineering professional with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities, excellent customer service skills, and a willingness to travel to sites as required.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a technically skilled Field Service Engineer - Conveyor Systems to join a leading engineering team specialising in conveyor systems and bulk materials handling solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and optimisation of conveyor systems at customer sites. The role involves providing technical support to clients across industrial, mining, and materials handling environments, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position is ideally suited to a hands-on engineering professional with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities, excellent customer service skills, and a willingness to travel to sites as required. Key Responsibilities Install, commission, inspect, maintain, and repair conveyor systems and associated materials handling equipment. Conduct preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault-finding on conveyor systems to minimise downtime. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system faults affecting conveyor operation. Inspect conveyor belts, rollers, idlers, pulleys, bearings, gearboxes, drive systems, belt tracking, and tensioning mechanisms. Troubleshoot conveyor drive systems, motors, variable-speed drives, sensors, switches, and associated electrical components where applicable. Identify equipment failures, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions. Conduct site assessments and equipment inspections to evaluate system performance, wear, and maintenance requirements. Perform conveyor alignment, belt tracking adjustments, component replacements, and system performance checks. Support the installation and integration of new conveyor equipment and system upgrades. Provide technical assistance, maintenance recommendations, and operational guidance to customers. Prepare service reports detailing work performed, equipment condition, identified faults, repairs, and recommendations. Maintain accurate records of service activities, spare parts used, and outstanding technical issues. Liaise with clients, maintenance personnel, project teams, and internal engineering departments to resolve technical challenges. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable safety regulations, site procedures, and company standards. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Travel to customer sites, including mining and industrial operations, to provide field service support as required. Minimum Requirements A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, a suitable trade qualification with relevant field service experience. Proven experience in field service, maintenance, commissioning, or troubleshooting of conveyor systems or bulk materials handling equipment. Strong understanding of conveyor system components, mechanical drives, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, rollers, and belt systems. Experience diagnosing mechanical and\/or electrical faults in industrial equipment. Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation. Strong fault-finding, analytical, and practical problem-solving skills. Good communication and customer service capabilities. Ability to work independently and manage service activities at customer sites. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively. Commitment to occupational health and safety requirements, particularly in industrial and mining environments. Advantageous Experience Experience working with conveyor systems in the mining, quarrying, manufacturing, or bulk materials handling industries. Exposure to conveyor belt maintenance, belt tracking, splicing, tensioning, and drive system alignment. Knowledge of conveyor control systems, instrumentation, sensors, and variable-speed drives. Experience with preventative maintenance programmes and equipment condition assessments. Familiarity with root-cause analysis and reliability improvement methodologies. Experience working at mines or remote industrial sites. Knowledge of relevant machinery safety standards and site-specific safety procedures. Please send your cv to