Field Service Engineer UK (Bristol area)

Siemens eMobility; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Field service allowances

Bonus opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

Siemens eMobility Charging in Bristol area seeks a Field Service Engineer to maintain, commission, and support advanced EV charging technologies for buses, e-trucks, and other fleets. You will work on-site across the UK, test systems, and troubleshoot to ensure peak performance while training customers and collaborating with engineering teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical installations, PLC systems, EV charging protocols, CAN, and safety regulations, with travel

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3, HND/HNC, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience with commissioning and/or field service engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations and PLC systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of – or willingness to learn – EV charging protocols.
• Familiarity with CAN communication systems.
• Willingness to learn local and national safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Basic Linux command-line knowledge (or willingness to learn).
• Valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional international work.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, corrective and preventive maintenance, and product modifications across the UK and occasionally within Europe.
• Produce clear and comprehensive test, service, and commissioning reports.
• Identify product improvement opportunities and propose technical enhancements.
• Oversee and ensure high-quality work delivered by third-party technical partners.
• Conduct on-site commissioning activities, including Site Acceptance Tests.
• Provide first-line technical support when not working in the field.
• Execute on-site and remote I/O tests and measurements.
• Deliver on-site customer training sessions.
• Diagnose and resolve failures affecting system performance.
• Support ongoing improvements of service documentation.
• Work with development teams to deploy, test, and validate new products.

Skills

Experience with commissioning and/or F

Electrical installations

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

EV charging protocols

CAN communication systems

Safety regulations

Reading electrical schematics

Linux basics

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / HND/HNC or equivalent

Job description

About The Job Field Service Engineer UK (Bristol Area)

Field Service Engineer – UK Bristol area

Siemens eMobility Charging – Shaping the Future of Clean Transportation

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on cleaner, greener energy solutions for large-scale public and commercial transport? Join Siemens eMobility Charging as a Field Service Engineer and help accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility across the UK.

Your Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, commissioning, and supporting Siemens advanced EV charging technologies. You will work on-site to test, commission, and troubleshoot charging systems used for electric buses, e-trucks, and other high-demand transportation fleets. Your expertise will help ensure optimal system performance, resolve technical issues, and support product improvements. You will also provide training to customers and collaborate closely with engineering teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, corrective and preventive maintenance, and product modifications across the UK and occasionally within Europe.
• Produce clear and comprehensive test, service, and commissioning reports.
• Identify product improvement opportunities and propose technical enhancements.
• Oversee and ensure high-quality work delivered by third-party technical partners.
• Conduct on-site commissioning activities, including Site Acceptance Tests.
• Provide first-line technical support when not working in the field.
• Execute on-site and remote I/O tests and measurements.
• Deliver on-site customer training sessions.
• Diagnose and resolve failures affecting system performance.
• Support ongoing improvements of service documentation.
• Work with development teams to deploy, test, and validate new products.

Required Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3, HND/HNC, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience with commissioning and/or field service engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations and PLC systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of – or willingness to learn – EV charging protocols.
• Familiarity with CAN communication systems.
• Willingness to learn local and national safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Basic Linux command-line knowledge (or willingness to learn).
• Valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional international work.

Your Personal Attributes

• Strong customer focus with a commitment to exceeding expectations.
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Calm, resilient, and able to manage pressure effectively.

What We Offer

This is an exciting and impactful role within a global leader in electrification and smart energy solutions. Siemens offers a competitive salary, field service allowances (including overtime, daily allowances, and standby compensation), bonus opportunities, and extensive training programs. You will also receive a company laptop, mobile phone, and access to long-term development opportunities within Siemens.

About Siemens EMobility Charging

Siemens is at the forefront of the global transition to electric mobility, delivering fast, reliable, and intelligent charging solutions for public transport, logistics, and commercial fleets. Our technologies power some of the worlds most advanced EV charging infrastructures. Siemens fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning—driving meaningful change toward a more sustainable future.

We value diversity and promote equal employment opportunities.

Please note that assessments may form part of the selection process. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of electric mobility!