Field Service Engineer - 4-Day Week, UK & ROI Travel

Prime Appointments; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Prime Appointments are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to cover sites across the UK and ROI, with a 4-day week and travel required. You will manage preventive maintenance and reactive faults on electro-mechanical systems, reading wiring diagrams and PLC controls.

The role includes long-distance travel, overnight stays, and a company van with tools provided. Based in Suffolk outskirts, the role offers starting salary around £40,000+ per year and a permanent contract, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Previous field service experience (electro-mechanical bias preferred).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis.
• Experience with 3‑phase systems and PLC-based controls advantageous.
• 18th Edition (C&G 2382‑18) beneficial but not essential.
• Self‑motivated, organised and comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI
• Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response
• Working with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant
• Assembling equipment in the workshop when required
• Completing service reports accurately and maintaining van stock
• Using hand and power tools, plus electrical test equipment (multimeter, insulation tester, mA source)
• Lone working and working outdoors

Skills

Field service

Electro-mechanical

Wiring diagrams

3-phase systems

PLC controls

18th Edition

Job description

Prime Appointments are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to cover sites across the UK and ROI, with a 4-day week and travel required. You will manage preventive maintenance and reactive faults on electro-mechanical systems, reading wiring diagrams and PLC controls.

The role includes long-distance travel, overnight stays, and a company van with tools provided. Based in Suffolk outskirts, the role offers starting salary around £40,000+ per year and a permanent contract, with opportunities to