Field Services Engineer

HRGO Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Overtime rates

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Field Service Engineer to work remotely, supporting operations across the UK and Ireland. The role involves installing and maintaining automation equipment and requires a strong technical background. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in engineering and experience in electrical and mechanical repairs. Attractive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience as a service engineer, preferably in automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation equipment.
• Travel regularly to customer sites across the UK and Ireland.

Skills

Fault-finding ability

Electrical and mechanical repairs

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Knowledge of PLC/servo-controlled systems

Education

HNC/HND in an engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior Engineering / Technical Recruiter - since 1994. Based at HRGO Recruitment in Bishop's Stortford

• Permanent - Fully remote position
• Salary: Basic £45,000 plus overtime rates, travel expenses, hybrid car + Great Benefits
• Excellent Earning potential, paid door to door
• Territory: UK and Ireland with occasional overseas trips
• Candidate Location: Ideally residing in the Midlands region

A long-established and internationally respected leader in the design and manufacture of specialised automation machinery for the glass processing industry is seeking a UK-based Field Service Engineer to support operations across the UK and Ireland.

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and maintaining industrial automation equipment and involves regular travel to customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional international travel to support operations at other global branches.

This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced time served service engineer with the below attributes:

• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
• Multi skilled in electrical and mechanical machine and pneumatic, hydraulics repairs
• Strong fault-finding ability
• Knowledge of PLC/servo-controlled systems
• Have a "can do" attitude
• Willingness to work away from home and occasional overseas trips to assist their branches worldwide.
• Ability to read and understand wiring and pneumatic, hydraulic diagrams
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasional overseas client visits
• Valid UK Passport

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering

Industries

• Engineering Services
• Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing