Field Services Engineer

Premier Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Premier Group is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join our Leicester-based team. You will install, service, maintain, and repair a range of industrial equipment at customer sites across the UK, Europe and worldwide, with travel including overnight stays.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical knowledge, electrical fault-finding skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. The position offers a company vehicle, pension, and ongoing training, with a competitive salary DOE.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar role.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with electrical fault-finding experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with industrial machinery and automation is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair a range of industrial equipment at customer sites.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs across the UK, Europe and worldwide.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions while ensuring safety regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to customers as required.
• Document service reports accurately after each visit.
• Build strong customer relationships and liaise with parts and service teams.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Electrical fault-finding

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical qualifications (18th Edition, NVQ, HNC/HND, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Travel: UK, Europe, and Worldwide

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering business based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and providing exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of industrial equipment at customer sites across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. International travel, including occasional overnight stays and extended trips abroad, will form a key part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on customer equipment.
• Install, commission, and test new machinery at customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate documentation following each customer visit.
• Provide technical support and training to customers where required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, delivering excellent service at all times.
• Liaise with the service department regarding parts requirements, scheduling, and technical issues.
• Travel extensively to customer sites across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, including occasional overnight stays and international assignments.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with electrical fault-finding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience working on industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, automation, conveyors, packaging machinery, CNC machinery, or similar equipment is desirable.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, including overnight stays and international assignments.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition, NVQ, HNC/HND, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience commissioning new equipment.
• Salary of £35,000 - £50,000 DOE.
• Company vehicle.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• International travel opportunities across Europe and worldwide.

If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer looking to join a well-established company offering excellent career development, international travel opportunities, and a competitive salary package, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss the opportunity further.