Field Service Engineer

Permanent

£30,000 - £45,000 p/a

Colchester, Essex

On-site

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer who enjoys a hands‑on role, solving technical problems and working on bespoke machinery?

I'm working with a growing engineering manufacturer seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK & Ireland. The role offers a mix of installations, commissioning, servicing and breakdown support, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and customer interaction.

• Install and commission machinery on customer sites
• Carry out planned servicing and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
• Perform mechanical strip‑downs, rebuilds and assembly work
• Support PLC diagnostics and basic electrical fault‑finding
• Deliver operator training where required
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately
• Provide remote technical support when required
• Travel throughout the UK & Ireland, including overnight stays

• Previous experience in a Field Service Engineer or Technical Service Engineer role
• A background in industrial machinery, packaging, automation or similar equipment
• Strong mechanical engineering skills
• Electrical fault‑finding experience
• Exposure to PLC systems
• Good customer‑facing and communication skills
• The ability to work independently
• A full UK driving licence

• HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification
• Welding experience

• £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Early finish Fridays

This Field Service Engineer position offers the opportunity to join a growing business, work on bespoke machinery and develop your skills within a varied and rewarding field‑based engineering role.