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Field Service Engineer

Job in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for: APEX APPOINT LTD
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-02
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are recruiting an Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the installation, maintenance and refurbishment of FMCGequipment. This is a varied role combining service, fault finding, installation and commissioning work across a broad range of machinery. The company is an established market leader with a strong customer baseand offers genuine earning potential through overtime and call-out opportunities.

The Role You will work both independently and alongside a team of engineers carrying out:
Installation and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Reactive breakdown support and fault finding Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs Equipment refurbishment and relocation projects Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities Typical Duties Electrical fault finding on 24V and 3-phase systems PLC fault finding and diagnostics Control panel assembly and wiring Fixed wiring installations and modifications Reading and interpreting electrical schematics Hydraulic fault finding and repair Mechanical strip down and rebuild of equipment Installation and commissioning at customer sites Providing telephone and on-site technical support What We're Looking For Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations PLC knowledge and fault-finding capability Ability to work independently and make decisions on-site Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required The Working Pattern This is a field-based role covering the UK, Ireland and occasional European sites.

The position includes:
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm Regular overtime opportunities On-call rota of 1 week in 5 National travel Overnight stays, occasionally up to 7 consecutive nights Occasional night and weekend working depending on customer requirements Package & Benefits £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary Realistic OTE of £60,000 - £70,000 Door-to-door pay Company van and fuel card Company credit card Mobile phone Tablet (optional) Private healthcare after 6 months Enhanced holiday pay Ongoing training and career development In-house and external technical training This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, likes solving problems and wants to work for a business that is growing quickly within a specialist sector.
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