Field Service Engineer – Vacuum & Automation (UK & Overseas)

Dutton Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) is seeking a Service Engineer for a permanent position based in the Derbyshire area. Immediate start available.

Salary £45,000 per annum, 37.5 hours per week with flexible start/finish times dependent on customer and location. The role focuses on vacuum lifters, automation systems, and pneumatic work, with UK-based overnight stays and overseas assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or time-served equivalent is required or highly regarded.
• Electrical qualification is an advantage.
• National Safety Passport, IPAF and PASMA credentials are preferred.
• Forklift Truck certificate and Fire Extinguisher training add value.

Responsibilities

• Planned service on vacuum lifting systems and automation equipment across industries.
• Planned service on processing machinery and handling systems.
• Installations on-site UK and overseas.
• Breakdown service and maintenance across systems.
• Upgrade installations and post-installation maintenance.
• Training of operators and providing on-site technical support.
• Complete timesheets, mileage, and expense reports weekly.
• Travel domestically and overseas as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Reading engineering drawings

Pneumatic systems knowledge

On-site safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 or time-served equivalent

Electrical qualification

National Safety Passport

IPAF

PASMA

LOLER training

Forklift Truck certificate

Fire Extinguisher training

Job description

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) is seeking a Service Engineer for a permanent position based in the Derbyshire area. Immediate start available.

Salary £45,000 per annum, 37.5 hours per week with flexible start/finish times dependent on customer and location. The role focuses on vacuum lifters, automation systems, and pneumatic work, with UK-based overnight stays and overseas assignments as needed.