Electrical Field Service Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Electrical Field Service Engineer to work with a dynamic automation manufacturer in Cardiff. This role involves hands-on installation, troubleshooting, and client support within a 2-hour service area. The ideal candidate will possess strong PLC and HMI skills, alongside relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or higher. Also, this position offers great career progression opportunities into an Automation Project Engineer role with competitive pay and benefits including a company van.

Benefits

Company van for personal use

Paid door-to-door overtime

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Proven experience in industrial automation.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites for installation and maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
• Complete service reports and maintain safety standards.

Skills

PLC fault finding

HMI interrogation

Electrical diagnosis

Technical reading

Automation systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Field Service Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Van (including personal use) + Door-to-Door Overtime

Yolk Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturer at the forefront of automation solutions. Following sustained investment and a growing client base, we are seeking an Electrically Biased Multiskilled Field Service Engineer to join their expert team.

Our client is renowned for delivering cutting-edge automation and control systems, supporting some of the biggest names in the FMCG and Food & Drink sector as they transition to Industry 4.0.

If you are passionate about automation, thrive on solving electrical challenges, and have strong PLC and HMI skills, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Local field service: Attend customer sites within a 2-hour radius for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of bespoke control and automation systems.

• Electrical fault finding: Use your expertise to diagnose and resolve electrical faults, with a focus on online PLC fault finding and HMI interrogation.

• Control panel work: Support the build, wiring, and testing of control panels in the workshop as required.

• Client liaison: Deliver professional, efficient service and technical support to clients on-site.

• System upgrades: Assist with system modifications, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.

• Documentation & compliance: Complete service reports and ensure health and safety standards are maintained on all visits.

Career Progression

This role offers genuine progression opportunities. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway to move into an Automation Project Engineer position within the business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your automation and programming skills, working alongside experienced engineers and taking on increasingly complex projects as your career advances.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or similar.

• Electrical expertise: Strong electrical bias with proven experience in industrial automation environments.

• PLC & HMI skills: Confident with online PLC fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.) and HMI interrogation.

• Technical reading: Able to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

• Automation systems: Experience with sensors, drives, and industrial control systems is highly desirable.

• Flexibility: Willing to travel locally (within 2 hours) with occasional overtime as required.

• Full UK Driving Licence required.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

• Company van for business and personal use

• Paid door-to-door overtime

• Ongoing training and a clear route to progress into an Automation Project Engineer role as the business continues to grow

Interested?

Contact our Engineering specialist, Andy Jones, for more details or apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are perfect for this role.

We also offer a referral scheme-if you know someone who fits the bill, please get in touch.

Due to the high number of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.