Field Service Engineer

Orange Monkey Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to work across food manufacturing environments in Peterborough. The role promises variety and autonomy, offering up to £45,000 in salary along with a company van. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical and electrical engineering background and must be a practical problem-solver with excellent customer communication skills. Enjoy a role that supports independence while being part of a respected engineering team.

Benefits

Company van

Job security

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background.
• Proven experience in maintenance, repairs, and machinery installations.
• Confident communicator who builds trust with customers on site.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance on food manufacturing machinery.
• Installing and commissioning new equipment at customer sites.
• Responding to breakdowns and faults quickly and effectively.
• Diagnosing issues and delivering long-term, reliable fixes.
• Building strong working relationships with customers across multiple sites.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault-finding

Customer communication

Job description

Field Service Engineer - £45,000 + company van

Location: Peterborough

Shift: Monday to Friday, days

Looking for more variety and freedom in your engineering career? This Field Service Engineer role gives you exactly that. Instead of being tied to one site, you'll be out on the road supporting a range of food manufacturing environments, fixing problems, installing equipment, and keeping essential machinery running smoothly. This is a role for a Field Service Engineer who enjoys independence, problem-solving, and being the trusted expert customers rely on. You'll represent a well-established engineering business with a strong reputation, while staying supported by an experienced wider team.

What You'll Be Doing - Field Service Engineer:

• Carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance on food manufacturing machinery
• Installing and commissioning new equipment at customer sites
• Responding to breakdowns and faults quickly and effectively
• Diagnosing issues and delivering long-term, reliable fixes
• Building strong working relationships with customers across multiple sites
• Working independently as a Field Service Engineer while staying connected to the wider team

What We're Looking For - Field Service Engineer:

• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background
• Proven experience in maintenance, repairs, and machinery installations
• A practical, hands-on Field Service Engineer who enjoys fault‑finding
• Confident communicator who builds trust with customers on site
• Full UK driving licence and happy to travel (company van provided)

What's on Offer:

• Salary: up to £45,000
• Company van included
• Monday to Friday, day shifts only
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Variety, job security, and long‑term stability
• Supportive engineering team and respected position with customers

Ready to step into a Field Service Engineer role where no two days are the same? Apply now and take the next step in a career built around variety, trust, and engineering pride.