Field Service Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Reading. This role offers a competitive salary, on-call allowance, and benefits like a company van. You will conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on automated systems, requiring strong engineering skills and flexibility for UK travel. The ideal candidate has a relevant qualification and engineering experience within parcel handling or FMCG. Earnings can exceed £65,000 annually.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification, ideally electrically biased.
• Strong engineering background in parcel handling or FMCG.
• Hands-on experience with control systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and suggest improvements.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Manage time effectively and prioritise workload.

Skills

Problem solving

Fault-finding

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

Inverter drives

SCADA control

PC/PLC control

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Reading

Salary: £39,403.08 plus £5,886.32 on-call allowance (total £45,289.40 after probation) + overtime. Realistic earnings of £65,000+ per year.

Benefits: Pension, company van, fuel card, and more.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30

On-call: 1 week in 4 (15:30 - 07:00, Monday - Sunday)

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and suggest improvements.
• Complete scheduled service rotas and respond to call-outs as part of a rota system.
• Diagnose and repair both electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation in engineering solutions.
• Ensure health and safety standards are always upheld.
• Manage time effectively and prioritise workload.

About You

• Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship, ideally electrically biased).
• Strong background in engineering within parcel handling, FMCG, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with inverter drives, SCADA control, profibus, Asi, and PC/PLC control (advantageous).
• Proven track record delivering against PM schedules, KPIs, and service contracts.
• Skilled in fault-finding, problem solving, and implementing best practices.
• Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Flexible with UK travel and participation in the on-call rota.

What\'s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary with realistic earnings of £65,000+ per year.
• Overtime and on-call allowance.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Pension and additional benefits.
• A varied role with opportunities to develop your skills on cutting-edge automated systems.