Field Service Engineer

Are you looking for a role that allows you to travel across the UK? Are you looking for a 4 day working week? Do you have a background in mechanical engineering? If so, APPLY for the following role.

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing, family-run Suffolk manufacturer. This is a permanent, customer-facing field service role covering sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The company are based in the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk & are looking to pay a starting salary up from £40,000+ per annum.

This position involves regular travel, long-distance driving (approx. 30,000 miles per year), and overnight stays away from home (2-3 nights per week).

A company van, tools, PPE and equipment are all provided.

Duties will include:

Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI
Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response
Working with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems
Assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant
Assembling equipment in the workshop when required
Completing service reports accurately and maintaining van stock
Using hand and power tools, plus electrical test equipment (multimeter, insulation tester, mA source)
Lone working and working outdoors

Skills required:

Previous field service experience (electro-mechanical bias preferred)
Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis

Experience with 3-phase systems and PLC-based controls advantageous
18th Edition (C&G 2382-18) beneficial but not essential
Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently
Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly
If you're interested in the field service engineer role, apply today!

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