Field Service Engineer

Engineering; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company as a Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Engineer, involved in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs of machinery. This role offers 50% international/national travel and a competitive salary, fostering career growth in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical skills along with full UK working rights.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar mechanical/electrical manufacturing role.
• Open to national and international travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and testing of machinery and systems.
• Fault-finding and repairs on customer equipment.
• Carry out final inspections on machinery before installation.

Skills

Mechanical assembly and build skills

Electrical skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ level 3)

Job description

Essex- 50% Hockley workshop-based, 50% International/National travel.

Salary-Negotiable with ability to earn much more by travelling

40 hours per week.

The company:

You will be joining a well-known, up-and-coming manufacturing company specialising in the design, build and installation of a range of machinery used in the FMCG, pharmaceutical, chemical industries and more.

Due to continued growth and a strong sales pipeline, they are now seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Engineer.

The Field Service Engineer will be part of a team travelling to customer sites representing the company and carrying out the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs and servicing of equipment. The role will involve a mix of national and international travel, but the successful applicant will be based in the workshop near Hockley when not on customer sites.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Mechanical Assembly and testing of machinery and systems.
• Mechanical assembly of sub-assemblies
• Fault-finding and repairs
• Carry out final inspections on machinery and systems before installation or when completed
• Working with relevant teams such as planning to organise parts, project timelines and installation deadlines etc.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

• Experience in a similar role within a mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment
• Mechanical assembly and build skills.
• Electrical skills such as wiring would be highly advantageous.
• Open to travelling nationally or internationally 50% of working time.
• Completed engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications such as NVQ level 3.
• Health & Safety Knowledge

Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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Job Overview

ID:

1576011

Date Posted:

Posted 2 weeks ago

Expiration Date:

19/07/2025

Location:

Competitive

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