Automation Field Service Engineer – PLCs, Electrical, Travel

Pure Talent Group; Durham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Laptop

Mobile phone

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Pure Talent Group is seeking an electrically biased Field Service Engineer to install, service and repair automated machinery at manufacturing sites in the North East England region. The role involves commissioning equipment, fault-finding electrical, mechanical and control systems, and training operators on usage.

You will travel to sites, maintain records, and participate in an out-of-hours rota on a 1-in-7 basis as you gain confidence with the equipment.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electromechanical qualification and time-served apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Good PLC, pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge; willing to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission industrial machinery at manufacturing sites.
• Carry out planned servicing and breakdown repairs on electrical, mechanical and control systems.
• Diagnose PLC-controlled faults and guide operators on operation and repairs.
• Maintain service records and communicate findings to customers.
• Join a one-in-seven out-of-hours rota when confident with equipment.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Travel willingness

Full driving licence

Education

City & Guilds electrical/electromechanical qualification

Job description

Pure Talent Group is seeking an electrically biased Field Service Engineer to install, service and repair automated machinery at manufacturing sites in the North East England region. The role involves commissioning equipment, fault-finding electrical, mechanical and control systems, and training operators on usage.

You will travel to sites, maintain records, and participate in an out-of-hours rota on a 1-in-7 basis as you gain confidence with the equipment.