Field Service Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of automation systems is seeking a skilled engineer based in Peterlee to service and maintain robotic welding machines. The role involves conducting preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnosing and repairing various systems, and interpreting technical drawings. Candidates should possess strong electrical and mechanical skills, proficiency in troubleshooting, and ideally have experience with automation or CNC equipment. A full UK driving licence is required for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Good electrical and mechanical maintenance skills required.
• Confident in diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery.
• Ability to interpret schematics is essential.
• Experience with automation, CNC, robotics, welding systems is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair industrial robotic welding machines.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on systems.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and technical drawings.

Skills

Electrical maintenance skills

Mechanical maintenance skills

Diagnosing industrial machinery

Interpreting schematics

Problem-solving

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer of advanced robotic welding and industrial automation systems. Their solutions are a core part of high‑volume production environments including automotive, heavy equipment, machinery manufacturing and high‑precision engineering sectors. You will be based primarily at the Caterpillar Peterlee site, supporting robotic welding systems and related production equipment. Alongside this, you will provide service support to other customers within the region and occasionally travel to Ireland where required. The role is suited to engineers who enjoy problem‑solving, working independently, and being the go‑to technical specialist on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair industrial robotic welding machines
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in line with defined schedules
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical and automation systems
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, wiring schematics and technical drawings

Requirements

• Good electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
• Confident in diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery
• Ability to interpret schematics
• Experience with automation, CNC, robotics, welding systems or similar equipment is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Working Hours

45 hours per week
Mon‑Thu: 08:00‑16:30
Fri: 08:00‑13:30