Remote UK Field Service Engineer – Drives, PLCs & Electrics

Automation Experts; Acklam; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Overtime

Training

Job summary

Automation Experts in the United Kingdom seeks a Field Service Engineer to support customers across metal processing, dyno test rigs, hydrogen electrolyser PSUs, EV charging, and battery energy storage. You will commission and service AC/DC motor control systems and provide on‑site and remote technical support.

The role requires travel across the UK with occasional international deployments. A strong background in electrical engineering and PLC/HMI experience is essential.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND or higher qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering.
• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Automation discipline.
• Proven experience with AC and DC drives.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs.
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals and computer‑based systems.
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Willing and able to travel frequently within the UK and Europe, sometimes at short notice.
• Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working in demanding site environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between the business and customers, providing technical field support.
• Commission new AC and DC motor control systems, independently and as part of a team.
• Support a wide range of bespoke systems including metal processing, dyno test rigs, hydrogen electrolyser PSUs, EV charging, and battery energy storage.
• Carry out troubleshooting, in‑field design modifications, and repair of control systems across multiple industries.
• Provide emergency breakdown support and rapid response to customer issues.
• Work closely with Project Engineers during system testing and functional verification.
• Ensure systems operate in line with Functional Design Specifications (where available).
• Deliver telephone, email, and remote technical support to customer engineering and maintenance teams.
• Identify opportunities to promote additional services, upgrades, and spare parts.
• Hybrid role with extensive UK travel and occasional international travel (up to 60%).
• Flexible approach to working hours, including non‑standard hours and on‑call support.
• Work in varied environments including tight spaces and at height.

Skills

AC and DC drives

Fault finding & problem solving

Customer liaison

Teamwork / independent working

Education

HNC/HND or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Automation

Completed apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic/Automation

Tools

PLCs and HMIs

Electrical fundamentals

Job description

Automation Experts in the United Kingdom seeks a Field Service Engineer to support customers across metal processing, dyno test rigs, hydrogen electrolyser PSUs, EV charging, and battery energy storage. You will commission and service AC/DC motor control systems and provide on‑site and remote technical support.

The role requires travel across the UK with occasional international deployments. A strong background in electrical engineering and PLC/HMI experience is essential.