Field Service Engineer

CV Screen; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install and maintain tinting machines across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering background and excellent communication skills. This role includes extensive travel mainly within Southern England and offers comprehensive training. Competitive salary up to £40k and a company vehicle are provided.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

Pension contribution

Full training including in Italy

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering background.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Willing to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain tinting and mixing machines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on machines.
• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance visits.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Electromechanical engineering background

Fault finding and diagnostics

Customer-facing skills

Time management

Willingness to travel

Job description

Field Service Engineer
Location: Remote (UK-wide travel required - Mainly South England)
Reports to: Technical Services Manager

Role Overview

We’re seeking a practical, hands‑on Field Service Engineerto join this team, providing installation, service, and maintenance support of tinting machines across the UK and Europe.

This role will suit someone with strong mechanical and electro‑mechanical skills, ideally from an engineering, service, or maintenance background. You’ll be responsible for the repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of tinting equipment, ensuring machines operate efficiently and to a high standard.

Comprehensive training will be provided on our equipment and systems, including full certification at their partner facility in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain tinting and mixing machines at customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on machines.
• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance visits.
• Respond to breakdowns and ensure timely repairs with minimal disruption.
• Build and assemble new machines prior to installation.
• Upgrade and refurbish existing machines as required.
• Maintain accurate records of service visits, repairs, and parts usage.
• Occasionally assist with IT‑related elements of machine setup (software updates, database connections, printer installations) – training will be provided.

Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical or electro‑mechanical engineering background (e.g. service, maintenance, installation).
• Competent in fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Basic understanding of PC/Windows setup beneficial (training provided).
• Excellent customer‑facing and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexible and willing to travel extensively across the UK and occasionally Europe.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid UK passport.
• Willingness to travel across the UK (Mainly Southern England) and Europe.
• Overnight stays required as needed.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willing to work occasional out‑of‑hours or overnight stays when required.

Package

• Competitive salary up to £40k.
• Company vehicle.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Company pension contribution.
• Full product and technical training provided (including manufacturer training in Italy).
• 6‑month probation period.

Location

The role is remote with an initial training period in Manchester. However, you will be required to travel within the UK and Europe for work.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Matt Wright of CV Screen in strict confidence or apply directly through this job posting.