Role: Field Service Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Near Maidstone (Kent, Essex & Sussex)
Starting Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Fuel Allowance + Bonus
Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week (flexibility required depending on customer and travel)
Our client is a well-established provider of industrial equipment servicing and maintenance. They are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their growing team near Maidstone.
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled service and calibration visits, alongside occasional reactive breakdown support. The role typically involves attending 1-2 customer sites per day across the region, delivering a high standard of technical support and customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with electrical, mechanical, or electro‑mechanical experience looking to develop within a specialist industry. Previous weighing industry experience would be highly advantageous; however, full training will be provided for candidates with transferable engineering skills.
Responsibilities
* Carry out planned servicing, maintenance, calibration, and repair work on industrial weighing equipment at customer sites.
* Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and safely.
* Complete all service documentation accurately and on time.
* Provide excellent customer service and technical support on‑site.
* Liaise with the service team regarding job updates and technical findings.
* Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
* Participate in ongoing product and technical training.
* Support colleagues and wider engineering teams where required.
Requirements
* Previous weighing industry experience desirable but not essential.
* Experience in electrical fault finding, maintenance, or electro‑mechanical engineering.
* Experience with calibration (ideal).
* Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* IT literate, capable of completing reports and paperwork accurately.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexible approach to travel and working hours.
What Is Offered
* Company van
* Fuel allowanceDiscretionary bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Full product and industry training
* Supportive working environment
* Specialist engineering exposure across a varied customer base
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