Field Service Engineer

Role: Multi-Skilled Service Technician (Electro-Mechanical Bias)
Location: Outskirts of Ipswich / Hadleigh
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 - 17:30 (40 hours over 4 days) - flexibility required
Pay: 19.00 - 22.00 per hour (Negotiable)
Contract: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Service Technician to join a growing, family-run Suffolk manufacturer. This is a permanent, customer-facing field service role covering sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

This position involves regular travel, long-distance driving (approx. 30,000 miles per year), and overnight stays away from home (2-3 nights per week).

A company van, tools, PPE and equipment are all provided.

Duties will include:

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI
• Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response
• Working with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant
• Assembling equipment in the workshop when required
• Completing service reports accurately and maintaining van stock
• Using hand and power tools, plus electrical test equipment (multimeter, insulation tester, mA source)
• Lone working and working outdoors

Skills required:

• Previous field service experience (electro-mechanical bias preferred)
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis
• Experience with 3-phase systems and PLC-based controls advantageous
• 18th Edition (C&G 2382-18) beneficial but not essential
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly

If this role sounds suitable and you're looking for more information, please contact Carl at Prime Appointments. Check out our website for my contact details.