Field Service Engineer; Mechanical
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Field/Service Technician -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Field/Service Technician
Location: West Midlands
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering team responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing automated material handling systems across customer sites throughout London and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased or multi-skilled engineer with strong fault-finding abilities and experience working on automated machinery, conveyor systems or industrial equipment.
The successful candidate will travel between customer sites, providing breakdown support, preventative maintenance and technical assistance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out reactive breakdown maintenance and planned servicing on automated material handling equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on industrial machinery.
- Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, drives, sensors and associated equipment.
- Respond to customer breakdowns, identifying faults and implementing effective repairs.
- Perform mechanical adjustments, component replacements and equipment inspections.
- Assist with electrical fault finding, PLC diagnostics and control system troubleshooting.
- Work on automated warehouse systems, sortation equipment and associated machinery.
- Support equipment installations, modifications and commissioning activities where required.
- Complete service reports, maintenance records and technical documentation.
- Maintain excellent customer relationships while delivering a professional field service.
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with a good understanding of electrical systems.
- Experience maintaining industrial machinery, automated systems or material handling equipment.
- Previous experience in maintenance engineering, field service or breakdown support.
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex equipment faults.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel between customer sites and participate in a 1-in-3 on-call rota.
- Full right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
- Automated warehouse and distribution equipment.
- Conveyor systems, sortation machinery and automated storage systems.
- Motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains and mechanical drives.
- PLC fault finding, sensors, inverters and control panels.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with in logistics, FMCG, manufacturing or automated distribution.
- Circa £45,000 basic salary.
- £70,000+ potential OTE.
- Paid door-to-door travel.
- Company van provided.
- Overtime opportunities and additional on-call payments.
- Monday to Friday daytime working.
- 1-in-3 on-call rota.
- Specialist technical training and development.
- Permanent position with long-term career progression.
If you are a qualified Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong fault-finding experience and an interest in working on advanced automated machinery, we would love to hear from you.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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