Field Engineer

The Role

We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and installing a wide range of industrial plant and automated machinery both at our customers’ sites and within our own facilities.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that offers variety, autonomy, and international travel. You’ll diagnose and resolve mechanical issues, carry out planned maintenance, and lead installation and upgrade projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance across customer equipment and internal systems.

• Assist in machine installations, commissioning, maintenance and calibration.

• Provide technical support and fault diagnosis across a wide range of industrial equipment.

• Take ownership of compliance documentation and maintenance record keeping.

• Support and improve existing maintenance procedures and schedules.

• Manage small projects independently.

• Contribute to continuous improvement across service and maintenance operations.

Working Pattern:

• Office hours 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday (30 minutes unpaid lunch)

• UK and international travel required. (Staying away from home approximately 50% of the time)

What We’re Looking For Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), or

• Proven field service engineering background, or

• Mechanical Fitter / Plant Fitter / Maintenance Engineer experience.

• Full UK driving licence and valid passport (with no restrictions on international travel).

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical systems

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

• Confident communicator, able to liaise with customers and internal teams effectively.

• Self-starter who can work independently and manage own workload.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable:

• Exposure to automated machinery or PLC-controlled systems (advantageous but not essential)

• Experience in machine installation, commissioning, or calibration. • Flexible and adaptable approach, willing to cross-train between mechanical and electrical disciplines.

• Experience of staying away national and international work.

What We Offer

• Company Pension Scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays (33 days total)

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Genuine opportunity for career progression within a growing business.

• Bespoke training and professional development.

• International travel opportunities.

• Travel, accommodation, subsistence: full reimbursement for site work and overnight stays

• Bonus scheme where you can increase earnings by £10,000 - £15,000

• Modern, relaxed, and dress-down culture.

• Any training relevant to the role.

• Laptop/phone/tools provided