Field Service Engineer

Are you an experience field service engineer. Do you possess strong knowledge of electrical systems and expertise in PLC and automation? If so, our client, a manufacturer of equipment for the plastics industry, is recruiting for a Field Service Engineer. Covering the southeast of England, the role will involve servicing and installation of equipment and projects, supporting various products and automation equipment in house and at customer sites.

Field Service Engineer

Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday – Friday, 38 hours/week

(Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire)

Field Service Engineer
Job Description

• Performing installation, servicing, and commissioning of automation equipment at customer sites and in-house, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Supporting the service team by diagnosing faults, rectifying issues, and managing 24/7 on-call service rotations.
• Reporting daily and weekly on tasks completed, maintaining accurate records, and updating CRM project management systems.
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identifying opportunities for technical skill enhancement and suggesting areas for customer and product improvements.

• Strong electrical, mechanical, and fault-finding repair skills, with expertise in PLC/Automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and multi-phase systems.
• City & Guilds Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Current Driving License without disqualification and UK or EU Passport
• Excellent ICT skills and use of Microsoft Office

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional holiday with length of service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Income protection
• Death in service