Field Services Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Sevenoaks is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a permanent position. This role involves delivering precision calibration, installation, and repair services for industrial weighing systems across the UK. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on approach, strong technical skills, and a commitment to safety and performance in an independent working environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer or equivalent hands-on field experience.
• Valid UK driving license required.
• Experience in temperature calibration and food hygiene environments.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, commission, and troubleshoot on-site weighing systems.
• Perform repairs off-site and complete service reports.
• Support assembly and testing at HQ when needed.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Electrical diagnostics

Calibrating weighing systems

Fault finding

Education

ONC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC preferred

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

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PE Global is currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer for a permanent position with a leading engineering solutions provider based in Sevenoaks, specialising in industrial weighing and process control systems.

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be the frontline expert delivering precision calibration, commissioning, and repair services across customer sites throughout the UK. In your role as a Field Service Engineer, you will be home based travelling to customer sites daily to undertake your work.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on problem-solving, independence, and contributing to industrial safety and performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Calibrate, commission, and troubleshoot on-site process weighing systems using F1/M1 test weights, flow meters, and force calibration rigs.
• Install and commission belt weighers and boiler leak detection systems.
• Calibrate instruments for temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, and magnet strength.
• Perform off-site repairs of scales and balances.
• Complete service reports and calibration certificates before leaving site.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures.

Occasional Duties:

-Support assembly and testing at HQ as needed.

-Provide weekend cover (one in every three Saturdays).

-Collaborate with or support fellow engineers on joint service jobs.

-Travel and overnight stays across the UK as required.

Requirements

• ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC preferred).
• Time-served engineer or equivalent hands-on field experience.
• Strong background in service/calibration of process weighing equipment.
• Comfortable working under pressure and independently.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay overnight as needed.
• Proficient in fault finding on weighing systems.
• Familiarity with electrical diagnostics and calibration equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• All candidates must hold a valid UK driving license.
• Experience in temperature calibration.
• Exposure to food hygiene environments.
• Knowledge of scales and systems used in silos, platforms, and industrial control.