Field Service Engineer – Industrial Automation & PLCs (Van)

Pure Talent Group; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Laptop

Mobile phone

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Job summary

Pure Talent Group is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Industrial Machinery & Automation in North East England. You will install, service and repair automated machinery at manufacturing sites, commission equipment and train operators on its operation.

You will diagnose PLC-based faults and work across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, with occasional overseas travel and an out-of-hours rota once settled.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or similar electrical/electromechanical qualification plus time-served apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, with confidence on single-phase, three-phase and low-voltage systems.
• Good understanding of PLCs and automation, plus working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, with some overseas travel possible.
• Experience with materials handling, pneumatic conveying or process cooling equipment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission industrial machinery, then train customer teams on its operation.
• Carry out planned servicing and breakdown repairs across electrical, mechanical and control systems.
• Diagnose faults involving PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Keep service records up to date and explain findings and recommended repairs to customers.
• Join a one-in-seven out-of-hours rota once you’re confident working on the equipment.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC & automation

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Driving licence (travel)

Education

City & Guilds or similar electrical/electromechanical qualification

Job description

Pure Talent Group is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Industrial Machinery & Automation in North East England. You will install, service and repair automated machinery at manufacturing sites, commission equipment and train operators on its operation.

You will diagnose PLC-based faults and work across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, with occasional overseas travel and an out-of-hours rota once settled.