Field Services Engineer - UK

AVT; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AVT is a global leader in high-speed print inspection systems. AVT is hiring a Field Service Engineer (FSE) in the U.K. This role offers hands-on experience and growth in a customer-facing environment.

You will travel across the U.K. to install, maintain and repair AVT systems, working with regional and global teams to resolve issues and train customers. This role provides training and exposure to advanced automation and imaging technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or technical qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Strong technical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
• Hands-on understanding of electronics and mechanics, with the ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Comfortable working with computers, software applications, operating systems and networks.
• Previous experience in field service, technical support, industrial equipment or a similar hands-on technical environment is an advantage.
• Customer-oriented, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities and remain effective in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willing to travel frequently across the U.K., with occasional travel within Europe.
• Fluent English.
• Positive, reliable, curious and eager to continue developing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers across the U.K., with occasional travel within Europe.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair AVT’s advanced print inspection systems at customer sites, mainly within the printing and packaging industries.
• Diagnose hardware, software, electrical and mechanical issues and work closely with AVT’s regional and global support teams to resolve them.
• Train customers on the day-to-day use and maintenance of AVT systems.
• Support remote diagnostics for system and application issues.
• Maintain accurate service reports, follow-up actions and spare-part requests/returns.
• Work independently at customer sites while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

Skills

Technical fault finding

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Mechanical understanding

Customer service

Travel willingness

Fluent English

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Reading electrical drawings

Job description

AVT is a global leader in high-speed print inspection systems. We're hiring a Field Service Engineer (FSE) in the U.K. This is a great opportunity to build your career in a high-tech, customer-facing role with significant hands-on experience and growth potential.

? What You’ll Do

• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers across the U.K., with occasional travel within Europe.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair AVT’s advanced print inspection systems at customer sites, mainly within the printing and packaging industries.
• Diagnose hardware, software, electrical and mechanical issues and work closely with AVT’s regional and global support teams to resolve them.
• Train customers on the day-to-day use and maintenance of AVT systems.
• Support remote diagnostics for system and application issues.
• Maintain accurate service reports, follow-up actions and spare-part requests/returns.
• Work independently at customer sites while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

? Who You Are

• Degree, diploma or technical qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Strong technical aptitude and logical fault-finding skills.
• Hands-on understanding of electronics and mechanics, with the ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Comfortable working with computers, software applications, operating systems and networks.
• Previous experience in field service, technical support, industrial equipment or a similar hands-on technical environment is an advantage.
• Customer-oriented, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities and remain effective in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willing to travel frequently across the U.K., with occasional travel within Europe.
• Fluent English.
• Positive, reliable, curious and eager to continue developing professionally.

? What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and onboarding on AVT’s products and systems.
• Career development opportunities in a global technology company.
• Exposure to advanced industrial automation, imaging and vision systems.
• A supportive and experienced team to learn from, with room to grow and take ownership.
• Extensive hands-on experience working directly with customers and sophisticated production environments.
• Opportunities to travel and gain exposure to customers and AVT teams across Europe.

Location preference:

• Ideally: Leeds
• Also open to candidates based in: Nottingham, Leicester, or Manchester