Field Service Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools

Private healthcare

Excellent pension and career dev

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support installation, service, maintenance and repair of specialist machinery across the UK. The role is field-based with travel and occasional overseas trips, requiring a proactive, hands-on engineer comfortable working away from home.

You will diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance, upgrades and installations, and provide technical support while building strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (ideally clean).
• Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Previous Field Service or Maintenance/Technical Support experience.
• Strong fault-finding on hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience working independently at customer sites.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to complete detailed service reports and documentation.
• Hands-on, practical problem-solving approach.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 kg.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Perform machinery upgrades, modifications and installations.
• Commission equipment and provide technical support to customers.
• Investigate faults and implement effective solutions.
• Dismantle and repair equipment using specialist tools.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide professional service.
• Maintain tools and test equipment in safe condition.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Engineering qualification (Mechanical)

Engineering qualification (Electrical)

Field Service experience

Fault-finding hydraulic systems

Electrical fault finding

Independence at customer sites

Communication skills

Service documentation

Problem solving

Willingness to travel and stay away

Ability to lift up to 40kg

Education

Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Salary: Circa £49000 basic starting (based on a 40-hour week) with constant reviews
Pay: Door-to-door travel paid, plus overtime available
Location: UK-wide travel with occasional overseas trips

Benefits:

• Company van
• tools
• private healthcare
• excellent pension and career development

Why Join Us?

• Door-to-door pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Company van and tools provided
• Comprehensive training programme
• Clear career progression opportunities
• 9% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Bupa Healthcare
• Death in Service insurance
• Opportunity to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas, including Europe and destinations such as Singapore

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to support the installation, service, maintenance and repair of specialist purpose-built machinery.

This is a varied and technically challenging position, working on equipment powered by diesel engines and electric motors, incorporating complex high-pressure hydraulic systems and electronic control systems.

The role is primarily field-based, supporting customers across the UK. Applicants must be willing to travel and stay away from home when required. There will also be occasional opportunities for international travel.

Key Responsibilities of the Field Service Engineer

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing activities.
• Complete machinery upgrades, modifications and installations.
• Commission equipment and provide technical support to customers.
• Investigate equipment failures and implement effective solutions.
• Dismantle and repair malfunctioning equipment using specialist tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide a professional service at all times.
• Maintain company tools and test equipment, ensuring they remain safe and fit for purpose.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A full UK Driving Licence (ideally clean)
• An Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Previous experience in a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Technical Support Engineer position.
• Strong fault-finding experience on hydraulic systems and electrical circuits.
• Experience working independently at customer sites.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• The ability to complete detailed service documentation and reports.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Happy with working outside and staying away when required
• The physical capability to lift up to 40kg unassisted.

Highly Desirable Experience of the Field Service Engineer

The following skills would be a significant advantage:

• CAN Bus control systems.
• Hydraulic variable displacement pumps.
• Hydraulic logic control valves.
• Diesel-powered machinery.
• Special purpose or bespoke machinery.
• Welding and fabrication experience. This would be considered a major advantage and is highly desirable for the role.

This role may also be suitable for candidates currently working as a Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Field Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Service Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Hydraulic Service Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Installation Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Machinery Engineer, Special Purpose Machinery Engineer, Workshop & Field Service Engineer, or Industrial Equipment Engineer. Candidates with strong experience in hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical fault finding, welding and fabrication are encouraged to apply.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.