CMM Field Service Engineer

Express Recruitment; Derby; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Engineer to join a well-established engineering business supplying precision equipment. The role involves on-site support including servicing, diagnosing faults, and software/hardware upgrades. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and be flexible with travel. A competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum is offered, along with training opportunities and benefits including company vehicle and overtime.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company vehicle

Laptop

Pension

Daily meal allowance

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience with high-precision machinery or technical instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide service support for precision engineering equipment at client sites across the UK.
• Identify and resolve technical issues on both mechanical and electronic systems.
• Carry out equipment calibrations and routine maintenance.
• Install and configure system upgrades as required.
• Work closely with customers to ensure service quality and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and equipment performance.
• Travel regularly as part of a field-based schedule, including some overnight stays.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Customer service

Technical documentation interpretation

Diagnostic equipment experience

Strong communication skills

Flexibility with travel

Job description

Always Active

Posted:

2 days ago

Category:

Deadline:

September 4, 2026

Overview

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established engineering business that supplies and services precision equipment to clients across a range of advanced manufacturing sectors. With a strong reputation for technical quality and customer support, they are now seeking a Field Engineer to join their growing technical service team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing on-site support to customers using high-accuracy inspection systems. This includes carrying out routine servicing, diagnosing and resolving faults, and upgrading both software and hardware. The role is field based, covering a national territory, and includes some travel with occasional overnight stays.

Their ideal candidate will bring a combination of electrical and mechanical knowledge, be confident working independently in customer environments, and have a positive and proactive approach to problem-solving. Prior experience working with high-precision machinery or technical instrumentation is highly desirable.

The position offering a competitive salary of up to c£40,000 per annum D.O.E with access to paid overtime, company vehicle, laptop, pension, and a daily meal allowance. With ongoing training and development available, this is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer looking for variety and autonomy in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Provide service support for precision engineering equipment at client sites across the UK
• Identify and resolve technical issues on both mechanical and electronic systems
• Carry out equipment calibrations and routine maintenance
• Install and configure system upgrades as required
• Work closely with customers to ensure service quality and satisfaction
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and equipment performance
• Travel regularly as part of a field-based schedule, including some overnight stays

Skills and Experience

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Experience with diagnostic or measurement equipment would be an advantage
• Able to interpret technical documentation and understand system schematics
• Comfortable using computer software and working with technical tools
• Strong customer service approach and confident communication skills
• Flexible with travel and willing to work away from home when needed
• Full UK driving licence required

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

Notices

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm, Friday 8am – 3:30pm, Flexibility Required

Salary: Up to c£40,000 per annum D.O.E

Job Type: Full Time, Field Based, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

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