Field Service and Installation Engineer

A4 Plus Limited; Sandy; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days leave + bank holidays

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Staff meals and events

Company workwear

Company sick pay

Job summary

A4 Plus Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Field Service & Installation Engineer to install, commission and service specialist food processing equipment across the UK and overseas. The role includes travel to customer sites and occasional site-based refurbishment work.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical engineering background, strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with customers.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering background.
• Experience fault‑finding and repairing industrial machinery.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas.
• Ability to work independently and communicate confidently with customers.
• Flexible approach to working hours with occasional nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Installing, commissioning and servicing specialist food processing machinery.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Carrying out fault‑finding and repairs at customer premises.
• Supporting customers to minimise machinery downtime.
• Assisting with machinery refurbishment and repair work.
• Maintaining professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Working flexibly to accommodate installation and service requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Independent worker

Customer communication

UK travel

Education

Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Job description

Field Service & Installation Engineer

Location: Great Gransden (must live within approximately 25 miles)
Salary: Up to £21.50 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you an experienced Service Engineer with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering? Are you looking for a varied, hands‑on role involving UK and international travel?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in food processing machinery. Due to continued requirements, they are looking for a multi‑skilled Field Service & Installation Engineer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working with machinery, travelling to customer sites and getting involved in installation, commissioning and fault‑finding activities.

The Role

Working across the UK and overseas, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning and servicing a range of specialist food processing equipment.

When not travelling or working at customer sites, you may also be involved in the repair, refurbishment and preparation of machinery at the company's manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Installing, commissioning and servicing specialist food processing machinery.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Carrying out fault‑finding and repairs at customer premises.
• Supporting customers to minimise machinery downtime.
• Assisting with machinery refurbishment and repair work.
• Maintaining professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Working flexibly to accommodate installation and service requirements, including occasional nights and weekends.

About You

We are interested in hearing from engineers with either an electrical or mechanical bias. Ideally, you will have experience across both disciplines, although additional training can be provided to develop your skill set.

You should ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar position.
• A mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Experience fault‑finding and repairing industrial machinery.
• The ability to work independently and communicate confidently with customers.
• A flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas.

Experience with PLCs and HMIs would be advantageous, although training can be provided.

An engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience would also be beneficial.

Working Arrangements

• Permanent, full‑time position.
• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Based from the company's Great Gransden facility.
• Regular UK and overseas travel.
• Flexibility required for occasional evening, weekend and out‑of‑hours work.
• Candidates must live within approximately 25 miles of the company's base.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £21.50 per hour, depending on experience and knowledge.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with service.
• Annual performance‑related company bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Subsidised refreshments.
• Staff meals and events.
• Company workwear.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking for a varied field‑based role with opportunities to travel and develop your skills, we would like to hear from you.