Robotics Field Service Engineer

Automation Experts; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime pay

Pension

Laptop

Mobile phone

Technical development

UK-wide travel

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking an experienced Robotics Field Service Engineer to cover UK-wide sites. You will diagnose, repair and maintain industrial robotic systems, with emphasis on ABB, FANUC and KUKA robots.

The role blends field visits with workshop support and requires strong fault-finding and customer-facing skills. The position offers a salary up to £60,000, a company van for business travel, and overtime paid after 38 hours, plus pension and dev opportunities across leading robot

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, maintenance or field service engineering.
• Fault-finding and repairing industrial robotic systems.
• Knowledge of ABB and FANUC robots and their controllers.
• A driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site fault-finding, repairs and maintenance on industrial robotic systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and robot-related faults to identify root causes.
• Replace faulty components and restore robotics to full operation.
• Service and maintain ABB, FANUC and KUKA robotics systems.
• Support customers with breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Identify fault sources in robots, PLCs or automation equipment.
• Test components in workshop and prepare parts for dispatch.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Field service engineering

Robotics maintenance

Fault-finding

Electrical knowledge

PLC knowledge

Customer-facing

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or Automation Engineering

Tools

ABB robots

FANUC robots

KUKA robots

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Robotics Field Service Engineer

£45-60k + Paid Overtime + Van

UK Wide Field-Based Role

Must be Commutable to Bedfordshire based office

Are you an experienced Robotics Service Engineer looking for a varied, hands-on role combining field service with workshop-based engineering?

Join an established robotics and automation business supporting customers across the UK with the fault-finding, repair and maintenance of industrial robotic systems. Working primarily with ABB, FANUC & KUKA robots, you’ll help customers minimise downtime by diagnosing faults, replacing components and getting equipment back up and running.

This is an opportunity to join a growing service team, offering a varied workload split between customer site visits and workshop support.

The Role:

• Carry out on-site fault-finding, repairs and maintenance on industrial robotic systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and robot-related faults to identify the root cause of equipment issues.
• Replace faulty components and support the restoration of robotic systems to full working order.
• Service and maintain industrial robotics, with a focus on ABB, FANUC & KUKA
• Support customers with breakdowns and technical issues, helping to minimise production downtime.
• Identify whether faults originate within the robot, PLC or associated automation equipment.
• Test and check components in the workshop to ensure parts are ready for dispatch to customers.
• Assist with spare parts activities and other workshop engineering duties when not attending customer sites.
• Provide technical support to existing customers and respond to requests for service and repair assistance.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records of work carried out.
• Follow company procedures and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays where necessary.

The Person:

• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, maintenance or field service engineering.
• Practical experience fault-finding and repairing industrial robotic systems.
• Knowledge of ABB and FANUC robots and their associated controllers.
• KUKA experience would be a significant advantage.
• Confident diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults and identifying faulty components.
• Able to distinguish between robot-related faults and issues with PLCs or associated automation equipment.
• A good understanding of industrial control systems and manufacturing environments.
• A practical, hands-on approach to repairs, component replacement and fault diagnosis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently at customer sites.
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel throughout the UK.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office, as the role includes regular workshop-based duties as well as field service.
• Experience with PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi, industrial safety systems, robot programming or commissioning would be advantageous. An HNC/HND or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or Automation Engineering is also desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience and technical capability.
• Company van for business use, including commuting to and from the office.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 38 hours worked.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing technical development and opportunities to broaden your experience across different robot manufacturers.
• The opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to the development of its service engineering capability.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to support customer breakdowns and shutdown periods at sites UK Wide.

For further information please contact Sarah Clarke