Field Service Engineer

We are recruiting an Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the installation, maintenance and refurbishment of FMCGequipment.

This is a varied role combining service, fault finding, installation and commissioning work across a broad range of machinery.

The company is an established market leader with a strong customer baseand offers genuine earning potential through overtime and call-out opportunities.

The Role

You will work both independently and alongside a team of engineers carrying out:

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• Installation and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment
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• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
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• Reactive breakdown support and fault finding
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• Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs
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• Equipment refurbishment and relocation projects
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• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities
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Typical Duties

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• Electrical fault finding on 24V and 3-phase systems
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• PLC fault finding and diagnostics
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• Control panel assembly and wiring
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• Fixed wiring installations and modifications
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• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
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• Hydraulic fault finding and repair
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• Mechanical strip down and rebuild of equipment
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• Installation and commissioning at customer sites
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• Providing telephone and on-site technical support
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What We're Looking For

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• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering
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• 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
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• PLC knowledge and fault-finding capability
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• Ability to work independently and make decisions on-site
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• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills
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• Full UK driving licence
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• Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required
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The Working Pattern

This is a field-based role covering the UK, Ireland and occasional European sites.

The position includes:

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• Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
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• Regular overtime opportunities
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• On-call rota of 1 week in 5
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• National travel
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• Overnight stays, occasionally up to 7 consecutive nights
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• Occasional night and weekend working depending on customer requirements
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Package & Benefits

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• £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
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• Realistic OTE of £60,000 - £70,000+
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• Door-to-door pay
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• Company van and fuel card
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• Company credit card
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• Mobile phone
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• Tablet (optional)
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• Private healthcare after 6 months
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• Enhanced holiday pay
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• Ongoing training and career development
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• In-house and external technical training
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This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, likes solving problems and wants to work for a business that is growing quickly within a specialist sector.

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