Field Service Engineer: Tooling & Automation Specialist

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Desoutter UK is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK, based near our Cheshire-area customer centre. The role mixes on-site support, software setup, tooling repair, maintenance, installation, and customer-facing technical expertise.

You will diagnose tooling faults, calibrate torque tooling, configure process-control software, and deliver technical training while travelling across the UK to client sites.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical and/or electrical engineering aptitude.
• Comfortable using computers and technical software.
• Experience with industrial tooling, automation or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to travel across the UK with a full UK driving licence.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support at customer sites across the UK.
• Install, service, and repair assembly tooling (pneumatic, DC, and related systems).
• Carry out preventative maintenance and calibration.
• Install and configure process-control software and related tooling software.
• Support bespoke assembly projects and customer rework requests.
• Deliver product training and technical guidance to customers when required.
• Work closely with internal teams and Area Sales Managers to resolve application challenges.
• Promote company products, services, and solutions through strong customer relationships.
• Maintain awareness of competitor products and industry developments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Software literacy

Independent work

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC, apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

Industrial tooling

Automation equipment

Process-control software

Job description

Desoutter UK is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK, based near our Cheshire-area customer centre. The role mixes on-site support, software setup, tooling repair, maintenance, installation, and customer-facing technical expertise.

You will diagnose tooling faults, calibrate torque tooling, configure process-control software, and deliver technical training while travelling across the UK to client sites.