Field Services Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their dynamic team in Ipswich. This role offers the chance to work across the UK, providing service and maintenance for electromechanical equipment, including compressed air systems and motors. With an attractive salary and benefits package, including a company van and opportunities for further training, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their engineering career while enjoying the flexibility of varied work locations. If you are a motivated engineer with excellent fault-finding skills, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company van & fuel card

Accommodation and expenses paid

Pension scheme

Opportunity for further training

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with PLCs and 3 phase motors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across the UK to service electromechanical equipment.
• Conduct fault finding investigations, service, maintenance, and repairs.

Skills

Fault Finding

Diagnostic Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

PLC Experience

3 Phase Motors

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Due to business growth my client, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, has an immediate requirement for a Field Service Engineer to join their existing team. The successful Field Service Engineer must have a strong multi skilled engineering background and have experience of working on compressed air systems, fans, motors, and pumps. The successful candidate will also spend 1 week a month working in the manufacturing workshop.

Please note, this role is covering across the UK, therefore there will be overnight stays required, which can vary, but will be working away from home Monday – Friday, so flexibility is required.

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for travelling to customer sites across the UK to service and maintain their electromechanical equipment.
• You will attend customer sites, carry out fault finding investigations, service, maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Liaise with customers to ensure the work conforms to their health, safety, and quality standards.

Field Service Engineer Requirements:

• Hold a relevant recognised engineering qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering to a minimum level of NVQ level 2 or equivalent (ideally electrical NVQ Level 3)
• 18th Edition – advantageous.
• Ideally have experience of PLC’s and 3 phase motors.
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Flexible with regards to being away overnight Monday to Friday.
• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Field Service Engineer Benefits:

• Salary is up to £45,000 DOE
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company van & fuel card.
• Accommodation and expenses paid.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity for further training to achieve additional qualifications.