Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Prime Appointments are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to cover sites across the UK and ROI, with a 4-day week and travel required. You will manage preventive maintenance and reactive faults on electro-mechanical systems, reading wiring diagrams and PLC controls.

The role includes long-distance travel, overnight stays, and a company van with tools provided. Based in Suffolk outskirts, the role offers starting salary around £40,000+ per year and a permanent contract, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Field service

Electro-mechanical

Wiring diagrams

3-phase systems

PLC controls

18th Edition

Job description

Are you looking for a role that allows you to travel across the UK? Are you looking for a 4 day working week? Do you have a background in mechanical engineering? If so,

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

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