Field Service Engineer in SN1, Swindon, Wiltshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to install and maintain injection moulding machines. This role requires knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and excellent customer service skills. Candidates should be self-motivated and capable of working autonomously. The position offers a company vehicle and related benefits, with a focus on supporting clients in the Midlands or South of England.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Profit related bonus scheme

Generous overtime rates

Private healthcare plan

Flu vaccination

Electrical vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Holiday buy back scheme

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Previous working knowledge of injection moulding machines or plastic processing equipment.
• Experience of working with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Good awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Install new injection moulding equipment at client sites.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support for clients.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks for reliability.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Conduct training sessions for client personnel.

Skills

Injection moulding machine knowledge

Experience with pneumatic systems

Experience with hydraulic systems

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Education

ONC in engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC controlled machinery

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting an experienced Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading injection moulding machine manufacturer to join their established team.

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Generous overtime rates
• Private healthcare plan
• Flu vaccination
• Electrical vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Death in service benefit

Remit

• As a Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for installing new injection moulding machines to customer premises and carry out routine servicing and repairs to ensure customer satisfaction.
• This role will suit either current or previous experienced Service Engineers or Maintenance Engineers looking to move into a Service Engineer role, this role is home based with candidates preferably located in the Midlands or South of England.

Responsibilities

• Install new injection moulding equipment at clients sites, ensuring proper setup and configuration according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to clients, troubleshooting issues with injection moulding machines, auxiliary equipment, and control systems.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including inspections, cleaning, and parts replacement, to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on injection moulding machinery, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers for replacement parts and upgrades.
• Conduct training sessions for client personnel on the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures related to injection moulding equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of service activities, including service reports, parts inventory, and equipment history, using our internal systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of technical issues to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains in injection moulding operations, proposing and implementing solutions to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Maintaining and recording stock levels of spares as required
• Reporting used stock to the Sales Administrator to ensure accurate invoicing of the customer

Essential Requirements

• Have previous working knowledge of injection moulding machines or plastic processing equipment.
• Experience of working with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Have a good awareness and understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace

Desirable Requirements

• Have ONC (or equivalent) in engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial electrics, maintenance engineering or related discipline
• Experience of working with PLC controlled machinery
• Counter balance, Overhead Crane certificates
• Previous customer service experience
• Experience of working in a similar maintenance role
• Autonomy and self disciplined in managing own project to completion within timeframe

Core Competencies

• Excellent customer care skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build effective team relationships
• Be able to make decisions under pressure
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work safely

Key Words

“Service Engineer”, “Field Service Engineer”, “Commissioning Engineer”, “Installation Engineer”, “Maintenance Engineer”, “Electrical Engineer”, “Mechanical Engineer” “Multi-Skilled Maintenance”, “Injection Moulding” “Plastics”

Note

For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.