Field Service Engineer

We are recruiting an Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the installation, maintenance and refurbishment of FMCG-equipment.

This is a varied role combining service, fault finding, installation and commissioning work across a broad range of machinery.

The company is an established market leader with a strong customer base-and offers genuine earning potential through overtime and call-out opportunities.

The Role

You will work both independently and alongside a team of engineers carrying out:

• Installation and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive breakdown support and fault finding
• Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs
• Equipment refurbishment and relocation projects
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities

Typical Duties

• Electrical fault finding on 24V and 3-phase systems
• PLC fault finding and diagnostics
• Control panel assembly and wiring
• Fixed wiring installations and modifications
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Hydraulic fault finding and repair
• Mechanical strip down and rebuild of equipment
• Installation and commissioning at customer sites
• Providing telephone and on-site technical support

What We''re Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering
• 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• PLC knowledge and fault-finding capability
• Ability to work independently and make decisions on-site
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required

The Working Pattern

This is a field-based role covering the UK, Ireland and occasional European sites.

The position includes:

Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Regular overtime opportunities

On-call rota of 1 week in 5

National travel

Overnight stays, occasionally up to 7 consecutive nights

Occasional night and weekend working depending on customer requirements

Package & Benefits

-40,000 - -45,000 basic salary

Realistic OTE of -60,000 - -70,000+

Door-to-door pay

Company van and fuel card

Company credit card

Mobile phone

Tablet (optional)

Private healthcare after 6 months

Enhanced holiday pay

Ongoing training and career development

In-house and external technical training

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, likes solving problems and wants to work for a business that is growing quickly within a specialist sector.