Field Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical and PLC Service Engineer for a dynamic role involving maintenance and servicing of industrial machinery. This position offers the chance to travel across the UK and Europe, providing a hands-on experience in a modern facility near Cambridge. With a competitive base salary and opportunities for bonuses, this role promises a rewarding career for self-motivated individuals who excel in communication and customer service. If you are ready for an exciting challenge with plenty of variety, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Company van

Mobile phone

Laptop

Company credit card

Full training

Ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and servicing of industrial machinery.
• Ability to travel across the UK and Europe for work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing, and installations of industrial machinery.
• Travel regularly across the UK and occasionally to Europe.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Electrical skills

PLC skills

Communication skills

Customer service abilities

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Tools

Company van

Mobile phone

Laptop

Company credit card

Job description

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Electrical and PLC Service Engineer – UK & Europe Travel

Location: Based near Cambridge

Select Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading global manufacturer of specialist industrial equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Service Engineer who enjoys a hands-on role, problem-solving, and travelling across the UK and Europe.

The Role:

• Carry out maintenance visits, ad-hoc servicing, fault finding, installations, and commissioning of a wide range of industrial machinery.
• Regular UK travel and occasional European assignments; flexibility for overnight stays is essential.
• When not travelling, you’ll be based at the company’s modern facilities near Cambridge, supporting production and workshop operations.

About You:

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge is essential.
• Electrical and PLC skills would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own workload.

What’s on Offer:

• Base salary of £30,000 (OTE £35,000–£40,000 with travel and bonuses)
• Company van provided for business use
• Mobile phone, laptop, and company credit card supplied
• Standard office hours (08:30–17:00) when not travelling
• Full training and ongoing support

If you are a skilled engineer looking for a dynamic, rewarding role with plenty of travel and variety, we would love to hear from you!