Field Engineer

CD Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van

Package

Job summary

CD Recruitment seeks Field Service Engineer & Senior Field Engineers to support Hemel Hempstead area and wider UK regions. The role offers a competitive basic salary up to £60,000, plus a company van and benefits, with training and progression opportunities.

You will install, service and repair automated equipment at customer sites, diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and service reports. Travel across regions and working independently are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service roles installing, servicing and maintaining automated equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with automated machinery or packaging machinery is beneficial.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across regions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair automated equipment at customer sites.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and software faults.
• Install, commission and test new equipment.
• Provide technical support and maintain maintenance records.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high service levels.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve complex issues.
• Adhere to health and safety standards on all tasks.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Field service experience

IT / software-driven equipment

Customer communication

Job description

Field Service Engineer & Senior Field Engineers - Hemel Hempstead Area up to £60,000 + Van + Package

Electrical/Mechanical

Location: Field Based – Regional Coverage

Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are working with an innovative, fast-growing engineering and technology business that is looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to support its expanding UK operations.

Our client is a leading provider of automated equipment and smart technology solutions, operating within a rapidly developing sector that is set for significant growth across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation, working with modern equipment while playing a key role in the installation, maintenance and ongoing support of its technology.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing automated equipment across customer sites within your designated region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on automated equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical and software-related faults.
• Installing, commissioning and testing new equipment at customer locations.
• Providing technical support and ensuring equipment operates efficiently with minimal downtime.
• Completing service reports and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Building strong relationships with customers and delivering excellent levels of service.
• Working closely with internal technical teams to resolve complex issues.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety standards.

About You

We are keen to speak with engineers who have a strong technical background and enjoy working independently in a customer-facing environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Service Technician role.
• Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with automated machinery, electromechanical systems, vending equipment, packaging machinery or similar technology.
• A practical, hands-on approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work with software-driven equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage your own workload and travel between customer sites.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience with automation, sensors, motors, control systems or PLCs would be advantageous, although training on the specific equipment will be provided.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive basic salary.
• Opportunity to join a growing business operating in an emerging UK market.
• Comprehensive product and technical training.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative automated technology.
• A varied, autonomous field-based engineering role.
• Additional company benefits to be confirmed.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Field Service Engineer looking for a new challenge, or a technically skilled engineer keen to move into a field-based position, we’d love to hear from you