Field Service Engineer

WR Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Training & Development

Door-to-Door Travel Considered

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the North West and Midlands region, from Leeds to Nottingham, servicing advanced sheet metal processing and automated manufacturing equipment.

The role offers £35,000-£45,000 basic salary (DOE) with overtime, company vehicle, pension, and ongoing training. You will install, service, and repair complex machinery while providing customer training and support.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing complex manufacturing or automated machinery.
• Background with CNC machines, sheet metal processing equipment, or similar capital equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown support.
• Fault find and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Install and commission new machinery at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
• Build strong relationships with customers through professional service delivery.
• Work independently to manage territory and service schedule.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

PLC knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Customer communication

Driving Licence

Job description

Field Service Engineer

North West & Midlands Territory

£35,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary (DOE) + Overtime + Benefits

Company Vehicle | Pension | Training & Development | Door-to-Door Travel Considered

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join an established engineering business supporting customers across the North West and Midlands region. Covering an area from Leeds through to Nottingham, you will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of advanced sheet metal processing and automated manufacturing equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased or multi-skilled engineer looking to join a well-established organisation offering strong earning potential through overtime and ongoing technical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown support.
• Fault find and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Install and commission new machinery at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and training to customers where required.
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
• Build strong relationships with customers through professional service delivery.
• Work independently to manage your territory and service schedule.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience servicing complex manufacturing or automated machinery.
• Background working with CNC machinery, sheet metal processing equipment, press brakes, panel benders, punching machines, laser cutting systems, automated handling systems, or similar capital equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.

Package

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Significant overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing manufacturer and product training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Expenses covered for business travel.
• Tools, equipment, laptop, and mobile phone provided.