Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias) UK-Based | Travel Required

Salary | £35,000-£42,000

We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Field Service Engineer with a strong electrical bias. This is a varied and hands-on role combining installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and customer support, alongside involvement in machine build and development.

This position offers a great balance between site-based work and field service, with opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out installation, commissioning, and servicing of specialist machinery at customer sites Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently Respond to breakdowns within 24-48 hours Perform planned maintenance and preventative servicing Deliver customer training on safe operation and basic maintenance Support in-house manufacturing activities, including wiring, control panel assembly, and machine build/testing Assist with development and troubleshooting of control systems, including some programming work where required Travel across the UK regularly, with occasional European travel (2-3 times per year)

Role Details

Approximately 50% site-based / 50% field-based Candidates must be located within 1 hour of the company's site Regular UK travel with occasional international trips

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in a Field Service Engineer or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering role Strong electrical bias with good mechanical understanding Experience with control systems and wiring/control panels Basic programming knowledge (e.g. C++) or willingness to learn Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a dynamic environment Varied role combining field service, customer interaction, and in-house engineering Ongoing development and training opportunities