Field Service Technician

Hyered; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global manufacturer of industrial machinery as a Field Service Engineer in Swindon. This role offers the chance to work with advanced CNC technology, providing service and support in a hands-on environment. Ideal candidates have a strong electrical or mechanical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Full training on cutting-edge machinery

Varied, independent field-based role

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/mechanical background.
• Experience in machine tool servicing.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PLC fault finding

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Mechanical competence

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition (plus)

Tools

Codesys

Fieldbus systems

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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 preferred)
• Codesys or similar software
• Fieldbus systems (Profinet, Profibus, Ethercat, CANbus)
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Electrical components (safety relays, contactors, inverters, etc.)
• Mechanical competence including:
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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