Permanent
£30,000 - £45,000 p/a
Colchester, Essex
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Field Service Engineer | UK & Ireland Travel | £30,000 - £45,000 + Overtime | Colchester area
Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer who enjoys a hands‑on role, solving technical problems and working on bespoke machinery?
I'm working with a growing engineering manufacturer seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK & Ireland. The role offers a mix of installations, commissioning, servicing and breakdown support, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and customer interaction.
The Role
* Install and commission machinery on customer sites
* Carry out planned servicing and preventive maintenance
* Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
* Perform mechanical strip‑downs, rebuilds and assembly work
* Support PLC diagnostics and basic electrical fault‑finding
* Deliver operator training where required
* Complete service reports and documentation accurately
* Provide remote technical support when required
* Travel throughout the UK & Ireland, including overnight stays
About You
* Previous experience in a Field Service Engineer or Technical Service Engineer role
* A background in industrial machinery, packaging, automation or similar equipment
* Strong mechanical engineering skills
* Electrical fault‑finding experience
* Exposure to PLC systems
* Good customer‑facing and communication skills
* The ability to work independently
* A full UK driving licence
Desirable
* HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification
* Welding experience
Package
* £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
* Overtime paid at enhanced rates
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension
* Early finish Fridays
This Field Service Engineer position offers the opportunity to join a growing business, work on bespoke machinery and develop your skills within a varied and rewarding field‑based engineering role.
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