Field Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm seeks Field Service Engineers to join their team in Swindon. This role involves installing and maintaining advanced CNC machinery, along with providing expert on-site support and diagnostics. If you have a strong electrical/mechanical background and enjoy hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a varied and independent field-based position with career growth potential.

Benefits

Full training on cutting-edge machinery

Opportunities to grow

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in machine tool servicing in woodworking or automation sectors.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission advanced CNC machinery.
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled maintenance.
• Provide on-site support and advice on machine operation.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Electrical components

Mechanical competence

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

HNC

NVQ Level 3

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Codesys

Fieldbus systems

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer – Swindon or surrounding area | Join a Global Leader in Industrial Machinery

An established international manufacturer of high-tech industrial machinery is looking to recruit Field Service Engineers to support ongoing growth across the UK. If you have a strong electrical/mechanical background and enjoy hands-on problem solving in the field, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About the Role:

• Install and commission advanced CNC machinery on customer sites
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled maintenance
• Collaborate across internal service teams (remote support, parts, engineering)
• Provide on-site support and advice on machine operation and care
• Take full ownership of tasks with a solution-driven approach

What We're Looking For:

• HNC, NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship (18th Edition is a plus)
• Experience in machine tool servicing, ideally in the woodworking or automation sectors
• Strong skills in:
• PLC fault finding (structured text, C programming )
• Codesys or similar software
• Fieldbus systems (Profinet, Profibus, Ethercat, CANbus)
• Servo drives, encoders, stepper motors
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Electrical components (safety relays, contactors, inverters, etc.)
• Mechanical competence including:
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, machine installation using skates/jacks
• Replacement of bearings, chains, sprockets, ball screws, etc.
• Self-motivated with excellent customer service and communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking global engineering business
• Receive full training on cutting-edge machinery
• Enjoy a varied, independent field-based role with opportunities to grow
• Competitive salary and benefits package