Field Service Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Slough; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tools provided

Pension

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our client’s team in the South East of England. You will travel to customer sites to service and repair automated conveyor systems, read electrical drawings, and perform fault finding and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with conveyors, a recognised electrical qualification, and a full UK driving licence. Ongoing training and career development are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as Field Service or Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
• Hands-on experience with conveyor systems is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills in electrical control systems.
• Experience with planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Experience with conveyors, automated material handling, or production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault finding, servicing, maintenance and breakdown repairs across customer sites.
• Installations and preventive maintenance on automated conveyor and material handling equipment.
• Travel to and work at customer sites, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ3 / City & Guilds / HNC/HND)

Tools

Conveyor systems experience

Reading electrical drawings

PLC systems exposure

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: South East of England | Salary: £58,000 - £62,000 | Shift: Panama Days And Nights

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Field Service Engineer with an electrical bias to join a well-established and growing business. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working independently, travelling to customer sites, and providing first-class service on a variety of automated conveyor systems and material handling equipment.

You will be responsible for carrying out electrical fault finding, servicing, preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and installations across customer sites, ensuring equipment is operating safely and efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.

Sector

Field Service / Material Handling / Conveyor Systems

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
• Hands‑on experience working on conveyor systems is essential.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Experience working with conveyors, automated material handling systems, or production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Excellent fault‑finding skills on electrical control systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers.
• Willingness to travel and work independently.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with PLC‑controlled conveyor systems.
• Previous field service experience within the UK.
• Mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution environments.

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and all tools provided.
• Company pension and benefits package.
• Ongoing manufacturer training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of modern automated conveyor and material handling equipment.
• Overtime opportunities to significantly increase earnings.