Field Service Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Bristol. This role involves providing servicing and support for specialist equipment throughout the UK, requiring strong electrical and control skills. Candidates should have experience with vacuum systems, excellent fault-finding abilities, and be willing to travel. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a company vehicle. This is a great opportunity to develop expertise in a regulated engineering environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Paid sick leave

Company-provided tools

Pension scheme

Technical training

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in electrical, control, and instrumentation.
• Experience working with vacuum or gas systems.
• Eligibility for SQEP status for nuclear site work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Diagnose faults across various systems.
• Carry out UK-wide field service activities.
• Support internal engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Produce service reports and communicate effectively.

Skills

Strong technical foundation

Electrical, control, and instrumentation knowledge

Fault-finding and problem-solving capability

Communication skills

Knowledge of high-vacuum systems

Willingness to travel

Tools

Company-provided tools and equipment

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Service Engineer to provide planned servicing and reactive breakdown support for specialist vacuum degassing and drying systems, gas sampling units, and nuclear monitoring equipment. This role involves UK-wide field service work alongside involvement in internal engineering, commissioning, build support, and system testing. The position offers structured travel throughout the year, comprehensive technical training, and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within regulated engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned maintenance and reactive breakdown support for specialist vacuum degassing and drying systems, gas sampling units, and nuclear monitoring equipment
• Diagnose and fault-find across electrical, control & instrumentation (EC&I), mechanical, and vacuum systems
• Carry out UK-wide field service activities, with approximately six separate weeks of travel per year, scheduled and spread across the calendar
• Support internal engineering activities, including system commissioning, build support, and factory/system testing
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Produce clear service reports and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation with the ability to apply and develop hands‑on engineering skills across varied environments (training provided)
• Proven electrical, control, and instrumentation knowledge with practical experience
• Experience working with vacuum or gas systems, including compressors, instrumentation, and pressure monitoring
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving capability
• Eligibility to achieve SQEP status for nuclear site work (training and mentoring provided)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of high‑vacuum systems
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Access to a company vehicle when required on site
• Company‑provided tools and equipment
• Pension scheme and standard benefits
• Full technical and nuclear systems training, including SQEP development
• Sociable working hours: Monday‑Thursday: 08:00‑16:30, Friday: 08:00‑15:00 – Paid breaks
• Paid sick leave