Field Service Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Cambridge. This role involves performing planned maintenance, addressing breakdowns, and conducting basic PLC and mechanical work. Applicants should have strong customer service skills and a Level 3 qualification. The position offers a competitive base salary of £42k with potential earnings exceeding £60k, alongside company vehicle and job security within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM work for key existing customers.
• Resolve breakdowns remotely or on-site.
• Conduct basic PLC work and mechanical component changes.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Mechanical fault resolution

Electrical fault resolution

Ability to work under pressure

Autonomous working capability

Education

Level 3 qualification – HNC, NVQ or apprenticeship

Job description

Field Service Engineer, Cambridge, £42k base, paid door to door, x1.5 on weekdays/x2.0 on weekends, company vehicle, OTE of 50-60k

Days (8:30-5:00)

Company:

We are currently working with a business who design and manufacture a variety of bespoke products with a UK turnover of £40 million, and £100 million worldwide. This company supply 80% of their machinery into the food/FMCG sector. The UK function has 20 service engineers and specialises in sales and service and has been around for over 50 years demonstrating a clear foothold in the market. With a company growth of 10% year on year they are looking for another service engineer to join their strong team to allow for further growth.

The Role

As a field service engineer your role would include:

• PPM work – carry out planned service with key existing customers
• Breakdowns/reactive – 80% remotely on the machine/going to site and dealing with them
• PLC – basic input and output work, mechanical component changes and other electrical work

You:

As a field service engineer, this business is looking for:

• A good customer facing engineer who works well under pressure
• Experience dealing with mechanical faults and electrical faults confidently
• Happy to work alone when needed
• Level 3 qualified – HNC, NVQ or apprenticeship

The Benefits:

You will be joining a business that is continuously going through growth with tons of job security and stability. A business that offers fantastic training and a matrix that people will follow through until they are competent across the range of machinery and will do various shadowing, the opportunity to become truly multiskilled. A strong base salary with plenty of opportunities for O.T paid at a comfortable rate with an OTE of £60k+

If you’re interested in this role, please press apply or call AJ on 07701326339, alternatively email AJ on [e-mail]

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation