Electrical Field Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to join their team in Somerset. This role offers a chance to work globally, providing installation, training, and troubleshooting for advanced machinery while promoting growth in your engineering career. The position includes significant international travel, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully time-served Electrical Engineer (apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with PLCs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and installing specialist machinery at customer locations.
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues, both remotely and on-site.
• Providing customer training on equipment operation and maintenance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Troubleshooting

PLC Knowledge

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

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Posted:

15.07.2025

Expiry Date:

29.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a new challenge with a leading specialist machine builder? We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a renowned manufacturer supplying bespoke automated manufacturing equipment to customers worldwide.Ideally you will be based in Somerset.

The Role:
As a Field Service Engineer, you'll play a key role in the build, test, commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and servicing of advanced machinery at client sites across the globe. You will also provide hands-on training to customers, ensuring they get the best from their equipment. The role involves working with a range of associated systems, including PLCs, motors, drives, and HMIs and so an understanding of machine controls from a manufacturing environment where production is automated or from working for a specialist machine builder is useful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commissioning and installing specialist machinery at customer locations (UK & worldwide)
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues, both remotely and on-site
• Providing customer training and support on equipment operation and maintenance
• Working with PLC control systems, motors, drives, and HMIs

About You:

• Fully time-served Electrical Engineer (apprenticeship or equivalent)
• HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work independently and confidently in customer-facing environments
• Willing and able to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice (up to 50% of the time)
• Holds a valid passport and driving licence.
• Experience with PLCs advantageous
• Demonstrated problem-solving and debugging skills
• Previous commissioning / field service experience highly desirable

Why Join?

• Work with a market-leading manufacturer at the forefront of their industry
• International travel and varied, challenging projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're ready to take your engineering career global and join a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!

Apply now or contact us for more information.