Field Service Engineer

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Hadleigh, Suffolk-based field service engineer role offering a permanent, on-site position with travel across the UK and ROI. Salary starts at £40,000+ per annum; a company van, tools and PPE are supplied. Regular long-distance driving (approx.

30,000 miles/year) and 2-3 nights away per week are expected. Typical duties include preventive and reactive maintenance, fault finding on 3-phase motors and PLC systems, and installation/commissioning support.

Qualifications

• Field service experience preferred with electro-mechanical bias.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis.
• Experience with 3-phase motors and PLC-based controls advantageous.
• 18th Edition (C&G 2382-18) beneficial but not essential.
• Self-motivated, well-organised and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI.
• Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response.
• Work with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant.
• Assemble equipment in the workshop when required.
• Complete service reports accurately and maintain van stock.
• Utilise hand and power tools and electrical test equipment.
• Work solo and outdoors, with occasional overnight stays.

Job description

Permanent

£40,000 p/a

Hadleigh, Suffolk

On-site

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing, family-run Suffolk manufacturer. This is a permanent, customer-facing field service role covering sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The company are based in the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk & are looking to pay a starting salary up from £40,000+ per annum.

This position involves regular travel, long-distance driving (approx. 30,000 miles per year), and overnight stays away from home (2-3 nights per week).

A company van, tools, PPE and equipment are all provided.

Duties Will Include

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI
• Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response
• Working with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant
• Assembling equipment in the workshop when required
• Completing service reports accurately and maintaining van stock
• Using hand and power tools, plus electrical test equipment (multimeter, insulation tester, mA source)
• Lone working and working outdoors

Skills Required

• Previous field service experience (electro-mechanical bias preferred)
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis
• Experience with 3-phase systems and PLC-based controls advantageous
• 18th Edition (C&G 2382-18) beneficial but not essential
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly