Field Service Engineer
Salary: GBP 40,000 - GBP 45,000 per annum.
Company: a family‑run manufacturer based in the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk, covering sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Position: permanent, customer‑facing field service role.
This position involves regular travel, long‑distance driving (approx. 30,000 miles per year), and overnight stays away from home (2–3 nights per week). A company van, tools, PPE and equipment are provided.
* Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI
* Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response
* Working with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems
* Assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant
* Assembling equipment in the workshop when required
* Completing service reports accurately and maintaining van stock
* Using hand and power tools, plus electrical test equipment (multimeter, insulation tester, mA source)
* Lone working and working outdoors
Skills required:
* Previous field service experience (electro‑mechanical bias preferred)
* Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis
* Experience with 3-phase systems and PLC-based controls advantageous
* 18th Edition (C&G 2382-18) beneficial but not essential
* Self‑motivated, organised and comfortable working independently
* Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly
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