Field Service Engineer

Locations

Rushden, Northamptonshire

£32,000 - £35,000 per annum + Company Car (Personal Use)

An established and growing engineering business is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their service team. This is a strong opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and working independently at customer sites across the UK.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing specialist industrial machinery at customer sites nationwide. The work is varied and technical, involving fault diagnosis, breakdown response, and planned maintenance. You will be trusted to work independently, ensuring equipment is returned to full working order quickly and safely.

• Servicing and repairing industrial machinery on customer sites
• Strip down, fault‑find, and rebuild mechanical systems
• Diagnosing issues across mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
• Carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown response work
• Supporting installation and commissioning when required
• Providing on‑site technical support and customer interaction
• Completing clear and accurate service reports

This is a field‑based position, with engineers travelling directly from home. Workshop attendance is minimal and generally limited to parts collection or occasional support.

• Strong mechanical engineering background is essential
• Experience working with industrial machinery or similar equipment
• Basic electrical fault‑finding knowledge
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away when required
• Confident and professional when dealing with customers

• Experience with pneumatic systems
• Electromechanical understanding
• PLC fault‑finding experience
• Relevant engineering qualification

• £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Company car with fuel card, available for personal use
• Door‑to‑door travel pay
• Overtime paid at 1.5x up to 30 hours and 2x thereafter
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Laptop, phone, and tools provided
• Typically 5-10 overnight stays per month
• Varied UK-wide work with strong autonomy

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer looking for a varied field role with strong earning potential and genuine independence.