Field Service Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Expense card

Hotels provided

Evening meal allowance

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Training

Career progression

Job summary

Interaction Technical, acting on behalf of a well-established engineering business, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service automated machinery across the UK. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, install and commission equipment, and provide proactive support to customers.

Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical/electrical fault-finding skills, a Level 3+ engineering qualification, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience.
• Experience servicing industrial machinery.
• Level 3+ engineering qualification preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Service and support automated machinery at UK customer sites.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns.
• Install and commission new equipment.
• Provide service reports and documentation.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer-facing

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or higher

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Automated Machinery & Equipment

£37 - £40 + Door-to-Door Pay + Overtime (OTE £47 - £52)

Company Van | UK Travel | Permanent Position

Interaction Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in automated machinery, material handling equipment, and end-of-line production systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £37 - £40
• Door-to-Door Pay
• Overtime available with realistic OTE of £47 - £52
• Company van, fuel card, and mobile phone
• Company expense card
• Hotels arranged and paid for when working away
• Evening meal allowance covered
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full manufacturer and product training
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business

Overtime Rates

• Monday to Friday after 5pm: Standard hourly rate
• Saturday until 12pm: 1.5x rate
• Saturday after 12pm and Sunday: Double time

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for servicing and supporting automated machinery and equipment at customer sites across the UK.

Duties Include:

• Mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Breakdown diagnosis and repair
• Installation and commissioning of machinery
• Equipment upgrades and optimisation
• Supporting customers with technical issues
• Completing service reports and documentation
• Ensuring high levels of customer service and support

Typical Equipment Includes:

• Automated machinery and production equipment
• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Packaging and wrapping machinery
• Strapping and banding equipment
• Motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, and control systems
• Other industrial automation and electromechanical equipment

About You

We are keen to speak with engineers from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Manufacturing
• Production
• Maintenance
• FMCG
• Food processing
• Packaging
• Logistics and distribution
• Materials handling
• Plant and equipment maintenance
• Automated machinery

You will ideally have:

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding experience
• Experience maintaining, repairing, or servicing industrial machinery or equipment
• A recognised engineering qualification (Level 3 or above preferred)
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays
• Previous field service experience is beneficial but not essential. Engineers with strong maintenance or manufacturing backgrounds who are looking to transition into field service are encouraged to apply.