Field Engineer

The Role We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and installing a wide range of industrial plant and automated machinery both at our customers’ sites and within our own facilities. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that offers variety, autonomy, and international travel. You’ll diagnose and resolve mechanical issues, carry out planned maintenance, and lead installation and upgrade projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance across customer equipment and internal systems.
• Assist in machine installations, commissioning, maintenance and calibration.
• Provide technical support and fault diagnosis across a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Take ownership of compliance documentation and maintenance record keeping.
• Support and improve existing maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Manage small projects independently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across service and maintenance operations. Working Pattern:
• Office hours 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday (30 minutes unpaid lunch)
• UK and international travel required. (Staying away from home approximately 50% of the time) What We’re Looking For Essential:
• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), or
• Proven field service engineering background, or
• Mechanical Fitter / Plant Fitter / Maintenance Engineer experience.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport (with no restrictions on international travel).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with customers and internal teams effectively.
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage own workload.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Desirable:
• Exposure to automated machinery or PLC-controlled systems (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience in machine installation, commissioning, or calibration.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, willing to cross-train between mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Experience of staying away national and international work.

What We Offer
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays (33 days total)
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Genuine opportunity for career progression within a growing business.
• Bespoke training and professional development.
• International travel opportunities.
• Travel, accommodation, subsistence: full reimbursement for site work and overnight stays
• Bonus scheme where you can increase earnings by £10,000 - £15,000
• Modern, relaxed, and dress-down culture.
• Any training relevant to the role.
• Laptop/phone/tools provided