🔧 Field Service Engineer – Swindon or surrounding area | Join a Global Leader in Industrial Machinery
An established international manufacturer of high-tech industrial machinery is looking to recruit Field Service Engineers to support ongoing growth across the UK. If you have a strong electrical/mechanical background and enjoy hands-on problem solving in the field, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
🔹 About the Role:
* Install and commission advanced CNC machinery on customer sites
* Perform diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled maintenance
* Collaborate across internal service teams (remote support, parts, engineering)
* Provide on-site support and advice on machine operation and care
* Take full ownership of tasks with a solution-driven approach
🔹 What We're Looking For:
* HNC, NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship (18th Edition is a plus)
* Experience in machine tool servicing, ideally in the woodworking or automation sectors
* Strong skills in:
* PLC fault finding (structured text, C programming preferred)
* Codesys or similar software
* Fieldbus systems (Profinet, Profibus, Ethercat, CANbus)
* Servo drives, encoders, stepper motors
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
* Electrical components (safety relays, contactors, inverters, etc.)
* Mechanical competence including:
* Pneumatics, hydraulics, machine installation using skates/jacks
* Replacement of bearings, chains, sprockets, ball screws, etc.
* Self-motivated with excellent customer service and communication skills
* Willingness to travel extensively within the UK
🔹 Why Join?
* Be part of a forward-thinking global engineering business
* Receive full training on cutting-edge machinery
* Enjoy a varied, independent field-based role with opportunities to grow
* Competitive salary and benefits package