Job Description
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