Field Service Engineer (m/f/d)

Fastems Systems; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with private use

Paid door-to-door travel time

Overtime paid

Additional employer pension

Job summary

Fastems is seeking a Field Service Engineer (m/f/d) based in the Midlands to start from home and travel directly to customer sites across the UK. You will troubleshoot electronics, mechanics, I/O, drive technology, PLCs, software, and computers on our flexible manufacturing systems.

You’ll also service, modify, and commission these systems and support new installations. Ideal candidates have a service/maintenance background, electro-mechanical fault-finding skills, and familiarity with PLCs.

Qualifications

• Background in service or maintenance essential.
• Electro-mechanical fault-finding skills required.
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens/Beckhoff) is a plus.
• Comfortable with software and Windows-based systems.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally (Mon–Fri).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repair across electronics, mechanics, I/O, drive technology, PLC, software, and computers on flexible manufacturing systems.
• Maintenance and servicing of flexible manufacturing systems and robot solutions.
• Modifications, enhancements, and commissioning of flexible manufacturing systems.
• Support the installation of new automation equipment.
• Assess complex technical requirements and advise customers on solutions.

Skills

Fault-finding

PLC experience

Travel readiness

Windows software

Job description

Field Service Engineer (m/f/d)

Are you ready to put your technical skills into action and support cutting-edge industrial automation solutions? At Fastems, you’ll take on a role where problem-solving meets innovation, and every day brings a new challenge.

Based in the Midlands region, you’ll start your day from home and travel directly to customer sites across the UK. No two days will look the same – and you’ll be the trusted partner making sure our customers’ automation systems run at their best.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshooting and repair in the areas of electronics, mechanics, I/O, drive technology, PLC (Beckhoff/ Siemens), software, and computers on our flexible manufacturing systems - be the expert who supports our customers.
• Maintenance and servicing of flexible manufacturing systems and robot solutions (Fanuc) – keep our technologies running smoothly.
• Modifications, enhancements, and commissioning of flexible manufacturing systems – play an active role in shaping the future of automation.
• Support the installation of new automation equipment
• Assess complex technical requirements and advise customers on solutions

Requirements

• Background in service or maintenance
• Electro-mechanical fault-finding skills
• Ideally experienced with PLCs (Siemens/Beckhoff), CNC machines, robotics, or automated manufacturing systems
• Comfortable with software and Windows-based systems
• Determination, initiative, and a hands-on attitude
• A full UK driving license
• High flexibility to travel to customers across the UK & internationally (Mo-Fr)

Benefits

Company car with private use

Paid door-to-door travel time

Overtime paid

Additional employer pension contributions

A dynamic, international working environment

Real opportunities for professional growth in automation technology

The chance to shape the future of our Service Business

All the tools you need: high-end laptop, tablet, smartphone, work wear and all the necessary tools

Training at our headquarters in Finland as part of your induction

Are you ready to shape the future of automation with us? We look forward to getting to know you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required UK security clearance. Eligibility is subject to UK Government security clearance criteria.