Field Service Engineer – Full Time – Ipswich

Catering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Expenses up to £10,000

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Service Engineer in Ipswich to install, maintain and repair industrial equipment across the UK and internationally. The role includes visits to the office for training and regular client visits, with extensive travel and a salary of £40,000–£45,000 plus bonus and travel expenses.

You will perform fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance and provide remote client support. A full UK driving licence and valid passport are required, with overtime and expenses up to £10,000

Qualifications

• Experience servicing industrial or commercial equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
• Overnight stays and international travel required.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery/equipment to high standards.
• Perform site acceptance testing to ensure equipment operates correctly.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance per service schedules.
• Provide ongoing remote technical support to clients.
• Complete detailed service reports (WO, scrap reports, timesheets).
• Report safety issues and inspect equipment.

Skills

Service engineering

Mechanical & electrical

Fault-finding

Travel flexibility

UK driving licence

Passport

Job description

Service Engineer
£40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus, Overtime & Expenses of up to £10,000

Suffolk based client with a requirement to visit the office for training and team related events. Most of the time the role will require extensive travel across the UK and internationally

Polkadotfrog are thrilled to be supporting a fantastic company with their search for a dedicated and skilled Service Engineer with a background in industrial or commercial machinery.

As the Service Engineer, you’ll provide high-level service support in this role, including installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery/equipment. This role will involve travel within the UK and abroad, as well as regular visits to clients on a monthly basis.

Key responsibilities as the Service Engineer:

• Completing installation, maintenance and service work, ensuring customer and company satisfaction
• Performing site acceptance testing to ensure equipment is fully operational
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with service schedules
• Provide ongoing and remote technical support to clients
• Completing detailed service reports including WO, scrap reports, timesheets etc.
• Report any H&S issues and inspect safety equipment

Key skills required:

• Previous experience as a Service Engineer, servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial or commercial equipment
• A solid understanding of mechanical, electrical systems and/or hydraulic systems
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Flexibility this role requires overnight stays nationwide and worldwide travel
• Full UK drivers licence
• Valid passport

This Service Engineer role is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team that values quality, innovation, and personal development. With extensive travel opportunities across the UK and abroad, you’ll gain valuable experience while working on diverse machinery projects. Our client is committed to providing ongoing support and professional growth, ensuring you become an expert in your field.

Whilst we would love to get back to every applicant, it is not always possible, so if you havent heard from us within 5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion. INDH

Salary: £40000 – £45000/annum Bonus, Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk