Field Service Engineer

Rotork plc; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork plc in the United Kingdom seeks a field service engineer to diagnose, repair and maintain actuators and related control systems at customer sites nationwide, delivering rapid technical support. You’ll install mechanical and electrical components, read schematics, test equipment, complete concise field reports, and travel extensively including overnight stays.

The role requires a full driving license, a proactive approach, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while solving problems

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of valves, actuators, and digital control systems.
• Solid grasp of electronics, electrical and fluid power principles.
• Ability to read schematics and use calibration tools.
• Hands‑on experience in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, test, and modify actuators on-site.
• Install mechanical and electrical components, including retrofit adaptations.
• Complete accurate technical reports for every visit.

Skills

Valves and actuators knowledge

Digital control systems

Schematic reading

Electrical basics

Engineering environment experience

Tools

Calibration tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Join our expert team delivering essential service plans and rapid technical support to customers nationwide. Reporting to the Service Supervisor, you’ll tackle faults, perform planned maintenance, and keep our products running at their best.

What you’ll do:

• Diagnose, repair, test, and modify actuators on-site.
• Install mechanical and electrical components, including retrofit adaptations.
• Complete accurate technical reports for every visit.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong technical knowledge of valves, actuators, and digital control systems.
• Solid grasp of electronics, electrical, and fluid power principles.
• Ability to read schematics and use calibration tools.
• Hands‑on experience in an engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively (overnight stays included).

You’ll thrive if you:

• Stay calm under pressure and solve problems fast.
• Bring a positive, "can-do" attitude.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

• Technical experience and/or relevant knowledge of valves, actuators and digital control systems or related equipment.
• Good understanding of basic electronics, electrical and fluid power theories.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and utilization of common test and calibration tools.
• Experience of working in a practical engineering environment.

The Successful Candidate:

• Demonstrates the ability to work in stressful situations with difficult clients who are focused on an expeditious resolution.
• Has a 'can do' attitude.
• Full Valid Driving License.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.