Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)
UK-Based | Travel Required
Salary | £35,000-£42,000
We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Field Service Engineer with a strong electrical bias. This is a varied and hands-on role combining installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and customer support, alongside involvement in machine build and development.
This position offers a great balance between site-based work and field service, with opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out installation, commissioning, and servicing of specialist machinery at customer sites
Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
Respond to breakdowns within 24-48 hours
Perform planned maintenance and preventative servicing
Deliver customer training on safe operation and basic maintenance
Support in-house manufacturing activities, including wiring, control panel assembly, and machine build/testing
Assist with development and troubleshooting of control systems, including some programming work where required
Travel across the UK regularly, with occasional European travel (2-3 times per year)
Role Details
Approximately 50% site-based / 50% field-based
Candidates must be located within 1 hour of the company's site
Regular UK travel with occasional international trips
Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience in a Field Service Engineer or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering role
Strong electrical bias with good mechanical understanding
Experience with control systems and wiring/control panels
Basic programming knowledge (e.g. C++) or willingness to learn
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a dynamic environment
Varied role combining field service, customer interaction, and in-house engineering
Ongoing development and training opportunities