Field Service Engineer

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.