Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Salford

Field Service Engineer – Paper Industry Specialist

North West (primarily Manchester) – with UK-wide travel flexibility

Salary – Experience Dependent + Car + Bonus + Private Medical

I’m currently recruiting for one of the worlds best known engineering companies who are seeking a QCS specialist to join their team. Focusing mainly on a key paper manufacturing site in Manchester. You'll become the go-to expert for advanced Quality Control Systems (QCS) — high-precision measurement and control technology that ensures top-quality paper production runs smoothly and consistently.

Responsibilities – Field Service Engineer (QCS)

Deliver full preventative and corrective maintenance, configuration, calibration, modifications, cleaning, and adjustments on specialist QCS equipment — both on-site and via remote dial-in.
Provide high-level technical and application support, including troubleshooting software issues and advising on maintenance strategies, process optimisation, and operational best practices.
Fulfil Service Agreement commitments using specialist reporting tools (like Service Pro) to demonstrate performance and value.
Participate in a 1-in-3 on-call rota (with 24/7 support ethos) — offering out-of-hours cover when needed.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with production and engineering teams at customer sites.
Occasionally travel to other UK sites to support the wider team and deliver the same high standards.
Experience/Qualifications - Field Service Engineer (QCS)

Minimum Level 3 or HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Measurement & Control Engineering, or a closely related field
Clean UK driving licence.
Good networking and relationship-building abilities
Results-driven mindset

Knowledge of the paper manufacturing industry.

Experience with QCS systems (or similar process control/measurement technology).
Commercial awareness.
Benefits - Field Service Engineer (QCS)

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
Company car or cash for car allowance
Private medical cover for yourself
Generous bonus scheme
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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Ideal background / Previous roles may include:
Field Service Engineer | Service Engineer | QCS/DCS Technician | Controls Engineer | Instrumentation Engineer | Process Control Technician | Automation Technician | Electrical Field Engineer | Maintenance Engineer (Paper/Pulp/Process Industries) | Site Service Engineer | Technical Support Engineer (Industrial Automation) | PLC/DCS Specialist | Measurement & Control Technician

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