Field Service Vending Engineer — Independent, On‑Road

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd client is seeking a Field Service Vending Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire. This role is field-based, requires you to be on the road, and focuses on installing, servicing and repairing vending and coffee machines with a hands-on, customer‑facing approach.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, replace components, test equipment, and complete accurate service reports while building positive relationships with customers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering background with fault-finding, maintenance, servicing or repairs.
• Experience with vending machines or catering equipment is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience using hand tools and basic test equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Independently capable and customer-focused.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to install, service, maintain, and repair vending and coffee machines.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding to identify faults and determine repairs.
• Diagnose issues across electrical, mechanical, electronic, and component faults.
• Repair, replace, and test components as needed.
• Install, commission, test and service equipment at customer sites.
• Respond to breakdowns and service calls to minimise downtime.
• Use technical knowledge to investigate and resolve faults.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers on-site.

Skills

Fault-finding

Engineering background

Vending machines experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hand tools

Wiring diagrams

Problem-solving

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Sammons Recruitment Ltd client is seeking a Field Service Vending Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire. This role is field-based, requires you to be on the road, and focuses on installing, servicing and repairing vending and coffee machines with a hands-on, customer‑facing approach.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, replace components, test equipment, and complete accurate service reports while building positive relationships with customers.