Overview - Field Service Engineer – International travel

We are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a highly specialised engineering business that designs and supports some of the most advanced hydraulic and servo-controlled testing systems in the world. These systems are used to simulate extreme real-world conditions for industries including automotive (including Formula 1), civil engineering, structural testing, and seismic simulation.

You will be working on complex, bespoke test rigs that operate like “testing robots”, combining hydraulics, electronics, controls, software and mechanical engineering at a very high level.

Field Service Engineer – International travel - Key Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning and long-term support of advanced test systems
• Maintenance, fault-finding and calibration of complex hydraulic and servo-controlled equipment
• Working with integrated hydraulic, electrical, electronic, control and software systems
• Supporting high-precision servo valve and actuator-based systems
• On-site customer support across the UK initially, expanding into Europe and globally
• Working closely with engineering teams to ensure optimal system performance

Field Service Engineer – International travel - Technical Requirements

We are looking for engineers with a strong multi-disciplinary engineering background, ideally including:

• Hydraulics (essential)
• Servo systems and actuators
• Electrical and electronic systems
• Controls and software
• Experience with servo valve testing or high-precision hydraulic systems

Field Service Engineer – International travel - Travel & Working Pattern

Minimum 30% per year, up to 60% over time

Initially UK-based, expanding to Europe and potentially worldwide

Travel is well planned, typically with 3–12 weeks’ notice

Field Service Engineer – International travel - Training & Development

This role offers exceptional long-term career development. The company is prepared to invest thousands of hours in structured training, and new engineers may spend up to two years developing expertise on-site before undertaking extensive international work.

If you have any specific questions about this Field Service Engineer – International travel role, please contact David on 01582 350052.