Field Services Engineer - North

Sauce People Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauce People Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, service and repair CNC machinery across the North of the UK, with a focus on Scotland. You will diagnose faults, optimise performance and deliver on-site training to operators, ensuring minimal downtime.

Travel will be required, including occasional overnight stays, and you will work closely with customers to identify parts, service contracts and improvements while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field service engineering, ideally with CNC or industrial machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field installations, preventative maintenance, health checks, and repairs on CNC steel processing equipment
• Liaise with clients ahead of site visits and provide clear updates on completed and outstanding work
• Diagnose faults and implement timely solutions to minimise downtime
• Identify opportunities for spare parts, service contracts, and minor repairs, supporting commercial proposals
• Input accurate data into the service management system and ensure client sign-off
• Report health & safety concerns and maintain compliance with company policies
• Deliver operator training and technical support where required
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve team performance and service efficiency
• Attend service meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

CNC machinery

Diagnostics

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Field Service Engineer – CNC Machinery | North UK

Our client, a leading provider of advanced steel processing solutions, is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their UK Service team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a customer-facing environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges on-site.

The Role:

As Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of high-performance CNC machinery across the North of the UK, particularly Scotland. You’ll deliver exceptional service to commercial clients, ensuring equipment runs smoothly and efficiently while identifying opportunities for improvement and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out field installations, preventative maintenance, health checks, and repairs on CNC steel processing equipment
• Liaise with clients ahead of site visits and provide clear updates on completed and outstanding work
• Diagnose faults and implement timely solutions to minimise downtime
• Identify opportunities for spare parts, service contracts, and minor repairs, supporting commercial proposals
• Input accurate data into the service management system and ensure client sign-off
• Report health & safety concerns and maintain compliance with company policies
• Deliver operator training and technical support where required
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve team performance and service efficiency
• Attend service meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in field service engineering, ideally with CNC or industrial machinery
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays