Field Service Engineer

Orion; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company seeks a skilled Field Service Engineer in Stevenage to perform maintenance on automated production equipment. The role includes diagnosing faults, scheduled servicing, and direct communication with customers. Ideal candidates will enjoy travel across the UK and have a flexible approach to working hours. This position offers a salary of £43,000–£45,000 per annum and is a great opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic technical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated production machinery is essential.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to clients.
• Flexible with travel across the UK for site visits.

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 set‑ups.
• 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

Field Service Engineer – Stevenage, UK

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 a 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 travel across the UK, working on different sites, and occasionally spending time at the main hub for training and team collaboration.

• 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 set‑ups.
• Perform safety checks and compliance inspections on machinery.
• Communicate directly with customers to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.