Automation Field Service Engineer - Onsite Travel

White Recruitment Construction; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Automation Field Service Engineer to support and troubleshoot industrial automation systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing on-site support, modifying control systems, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation or electrical engineering and be willing to travel. This position offers competitive salary up to £50,000 along with various benefits including performance bonuses and technical training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonuses

Pension scheme

Training programs for technical certifications

Career progression opportunities

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Fully equipped van with equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in automation, controls, or electrical engineering.
• Comfortable working independently on customer sites.
• Willingness to travel as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-site automation support across customer locations.
• Fault-finding and modifying PLC, HMI, and control systems.
• Carrying out commissioning, upgrades, and system changes.
• Supporting planned maintenance and breakdown response.
• Working with internal engineering teams to deliver solutions.
• Producing clear service reports and technical feedback.
• Building strong working relationships with customers.

Skills

Automation and control systems experience

Hands-on PLC/SCADA/HMI fault-finding

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

A growing engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Automation Field Service Engineer to support and troubleshoot industrial automation systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing on-site support, modifying control systems, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation or electrical engineering and be willing to travel. This position offers competitive salary up to £50,000 along with various benefits including performance bonuses and technical training opportunities.