Field Service Engineer

Supersede Recruitment Partners; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Overtime pay

Training opportunities

Job summary

Supersede Recruitment Partners is assisting a market-leading automated warehousing technology business to recruit a Field Service Engineer with an electrical bias. The role covers installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and repair of automated warehouse systems across the UK, with nationwide travel and a company vehicle.

The ideal candidate holds electrical qualifications, strong fault-finding skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds/HNC/HND).
• Strong fault-finding on electrical/electromechanical equipment.
• Willingness to travel nationwide with a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with conveyors and automated warehousing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, maintain and repair automated warehouse systems across the UK.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams and support PLC-controlled equipment.

Skills

Electrical bias

Field service

Fault finding

Reading drawings

UK driving licence

Education

Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds/HNC/HND)

Tools

Conveyors & automation experience

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Automated Warehousing & Material Handling Systems UK Wide Travel | £51 000 basic + extensive Overtime (door to door) + Company Vehicle + Benefits (current OTE is £65000-£75000 from PAYE earnings from current team)

Join a Leading Automated Warehousing Technology Business

Our client is a market-leading provider of automated warehousing, material handling and intralogistics solutions, delivering cutting-edge automation technology to some of the UK's biggest manufacturers, distribution centres and logistics operations.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Field Service Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join their expanding engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically qualified, multi-skilled engineer who enjoys variety, travelling to customer sites, solving technical problems and working on advanced automated equipment.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and repair of automated warehouse systems across customer sites throughout the UK.

Working both independently and alongside project and service teams, you'll ensure equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently while delivering outstanding customer service.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for engineers who enjoy problem-solving and working with the latest automation technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on automated warehouse and material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Install, commission and test automated equipment.
• Respond to customer breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Perform electrical fault finding using schematics and technical drawings.
• Support PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide first-class technical support.
• Travel throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays where required.

About You

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys working in the field and thrives in a customer-facing environment.

• Electrical engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• A strong electrical bias with good mechanical knowledge.
• Experience working as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Service Technician.
• Excellent fault-finding skills on electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Experience with conveyors, automated warehousing, material handling systems, robotics, packaging machinery, manufacturing equipment or industrial automation would be highly advantageous.
• The ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A flexible approach to nationwide travel.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Paid overtime.
• Company vehicle.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Work with industry-leading automated warehouse technology.
• Join a growing, innovative engineering business with an excellent reputation.