Field Services Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision process weighing and measurement systems seeks a Field Service Engineer in Sevenoaks. This field-based role offers autonomy, requiring skills in calibration and maintenance across various industrial sectors while ensuring compliance with safety policies. Ideal candidates should be experienced engineers willing to travel extensively, with a background in electrical diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and calibrating process weighing equipment.
• Valid UK driving license with a willingness to travel extensively.
• Comfortable working independently, under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Calibration, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial weighing equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Travel across the UK with occasional international assignments.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Electrical Diagnostics

Interpreting Technical Documentation

Fault Diagnosis in Weighing Systems

Education

ONC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for a new role? A leader in precision process weighing and measurement systems is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in Sevenoaks. They deliver reliable, high-quality engineering services to a broad range of industrial sectors.

The Field Service Engineer is a field-based role suited to experienced engineers who thrive in a hands-on environment and enjoy the autonomy of working on-site. You will be responsible for the calibration, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial weighing and measurement equipment across customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional international assignments.

• 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
• Conduct off-site repairs of scales and balances at company headquarters
• Complete service reports and calibration certificates accurately and promptly
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
• Provide occasional support for assembly and testing activities at the company’s headquarters
• Participate in a weekend work rota (one Saturday in every three)
• Collaborate with colleagues on joint service jobs
• Travel extensively across the UK, including overnight stays when required

Required Qualifications and Experience: Field Service Engineer

• ONC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC preferred)
• Time-served engineer or equivalent hands-on field experience
• Strong background in the service and calibration of process weighing equipment
• Comfortable working independently and under pressure
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
• Proficient in diagnosing faults in weighing and measurement systems
• Sound knowledge of electrical diagnostics and calibration tools
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics
• Temperature calibration experience would be beneficial
• Exposure to food hygiene or regulated industrial environments would be advantageous
• Familiarity with weighing systems in silos, platforms, and industrial control processes is preferable

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Field Service Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Management, and Consulting

• Industries

  Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage Services, and Engineering Services

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