Field Service Engineers

CV Technical; The Holme; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain, and repair machine tools across customer sites. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the machine tools industry, along with a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering. The role offers a competitive salary between £40k and £45k, with an OTE of up to £55k including overtime. The company offers a supportive environment, on-site training, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company van

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays (15:30)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Service Engineer, ideally in machine tools.
• Strong manufacturing engineering and CNC background required.
• Ability to read and work from electrical wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair machine tool products across customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and ensure machinery operates efficiently.
• Provide clear explanations of faults and repairs to customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Customer service

CNC machine operation

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

• Mechanical & Electrical (Machine Tools)
• Location: UK-wide (ideally within 1 hour of Sheffield or Redditch)
• Salary: £40,000‑£45,000
• Overtime (OTE £50,000)
• Package: Company van, pension, 25 days holiday, door‑to‑door pay, early Friday finish

We're supporting a market leader in the machine tool industry with the recruitment of experienced Field Service Engineers to join their growing team.

With demand increasing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, established business offering training, progression, and long‑term career development.

Role

Service, maintain, and repair a range of machine tool products across customer sites nationwide.

Diagnose faults, replace parts, and ensure machinery is operating efficiently.

Undertake planned maintenance and liaise with technical support and customer service teams.

Provide clear explanations of faults, repairs, and maintenance to customers.

Deliver outstanding service and customer satisfaction on every call‑out.

Spot opportunities for potential sales and pass leads to the sales team.

About You

• Apprentice‑trained in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Service Engineer, ideally in machine tools.
• Strong manufacturing engineering / CNC background.
• Ability to read and work from electrical wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of CNC control systems and basic mechanical skills essential.
• Flexible, customer‑focused, and happy to travel across the UK.

Why Join?

• £40k‑£45k basic salary with door‑to‑door overtime (OTE £50k‑£55k).
• Company van provided.
• Pension scheme.
• Early finish on Fridays (15:30).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• On‑site training on bespoke machinery and products.
• Clear progression into team leader roles.

If you're an experienced Field Service Engineer with a machine tool background and want to join a forward‑thinking, growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.