Field Service Engineer

Orion; Southampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their team in Southampton. This role requires maintenance and repair of automated equipment in high-speed production environments, focusing on minimizing downtime for clients. The ideal candidate will enjoy variety and traveling across the UK, engaging in both on-site service and field support. A technical background and strong communication skills are essential for providing solutions directly to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and resolving electronic and mechanical faults.
• Ability to perform scheduled servicing with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with safety checks and compliance inspections.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults on automated production machinery.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Install and relocate equipment as part of factory layout changes or new line setups.
• Perform safety checks and compliance inspections on machinery.
• Communicate directly with customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Electrical fault diagnosis

Customer communication

Preventative maintenance

Job description

Location: Within approx. 50 minutes of Peterborough (UK-wide travel required)
Salary: £43,000-£45,000 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-17:00 (flexible working based on 44-hour week)

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This role combines hands‑on technical work with customer interaction, offering a mix of on‑site service and field‑based support. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing automated equipment used in high‑speed production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency for our clients.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, traveling across the UK, working on different sites, and occasionally spending time at the main hub for training and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults on automated production machinery.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Install and relocate equipment as part of factory layout changes or new line setups.
• Perform safety checks and compliance inspections on machinery.
• Communicate directly with customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.

Field Service Engineer • Southampton, ENG, UK