Field Service Engineer
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£37,000 – £47,000 + Bonus up to 10% + Overtime available
UK-wide travel (Mon–Fri, working away required)
My client is a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer within the power distribution and switchgear sector, supplying critical electrical infrastructure across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their aftersales team with experienced Field Service Engineers at multiple levels.
Why apply for this Field Service Engineer role?
* Salary up to £47,000 depending on experience
* Up to 10% monthly bonus
* Clear progression into Senior and Coordinator roles
* No out-of-hours callout – Monday to Friday only
* Early finish every Friday
* Strong mix of field work and hands-on workshop support
* Stable business with long-term opportunities
The Role – Field Service Engineer
You'll play a key role in supporting customers across the UK, carrying out fault finding, maintenance, and technical investigations on switchgear and associated equipment.
This isn't just a travelling role — when you're not on site, you'll stay hands-on in the workshop, supporting build, wiring, and testing. It keeps your skills sharp and gives you a full understanding of the equipment.
What you'll be doing
Field Service (Primary focus)
* Respond to customer issues during standard working hours
* Carry out fault finding, repairs, and technical investigations
* Deliver reactive and planned maintenance on switchgear systems
* Complete service tasks including:
o Relay testing
o VT/CT checks
o Component replacements
o Mechanical adjustments
* Produce reports, RAMS, and documentation
* Build strong working relationships with customers on site
Workshop / Production (when not on site)
* Panel wiring and electrical assembly
* Building switchgear and protection/control panels
* Supporting testing and inspections
* General workshop support
Travel
* UK-wide role
* Working away Monday to Friday
* Jobs range from day visits to full working weeks away
* Accommodation and expenses fully covered
Experience Levels
Field Service Engineer (£37k–£41.5k)
* 2–5 years' experience
* Confident fault finding and servicing
* Comfortable working independently on site
* Relay/VT/CT functional checks; RAMS; customer facing
Senior Field Service Engineer (£41.5k–£45k)
* 5+ years' experience
* Leads jobs and supports junior engineers
* Strong diagnostics and customer-facing ability
* Leads reactive jobs; trains juniors; liaises with OEM/clients; complex diagnostics
Aftersales Coordinator level (£43k–£47k)
* Senior-level experience
* Involved in planning, report quality, and stakeholder management
* Regional cover owner; schedules day-cover rota; quality owner for reports/RAMS; stakeholder management.
What they're looking for
Essential
* NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation (or similar)
* Strong electrical xsngvjr fault finding and maintenance experience
* Background in industrial electrical systems or switchgear
* Able to work independently and manage site work
* Willing to travel and stay away during the week
* IT competent (reports, Outlook, Excel)
Desirable
* Experience with MV switchgear or protection & control panels
* Relay testing experience
* 18th Edition
Working Hours
* Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
* Friday: 08:00 – 13:00
* Occasional later finishes on Fridays depending on travel
Package
* £37,000 – £47,000 basic salary
* Up to 10% monthly bonus
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays
* 6% employer pension
* Paid accommodation and expenses
* Early finish Fridays
* Training and progression opportunities
* Employee wellbeing support
* Enhanced family leave
Apply
If you're an experienced Field Service Engineer looking for a role that offers variety, progression, and a strong package, apply now.
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