Service Engineer

Automation Experts; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid overtime

Salary sacrifice pension (5%)

BUPA Healthcare

Expenses covered and mobile equipment

Training and development

Bonus and commission after probation

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking two Multi-Skilled Service Engineers with an electrical/electronic bias to support high-speed, precision machinery across the Midlands and nationwide. The role blends field-based customer service with in-house engineering, backed by comprehensive training.

You will install, service, repair and upgrade machinery, perform fault-finding on PLCs, inverters and three-phase systems, and travel UK-wide with overnight stays typically 2–3 nights per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive field service experience with electrical/electronic bias.
• Experience with high-speed precision machinery preferred.
• Willingness to travel UK & Ireland with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain high-speed precision machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, rebuilds and upgrades, working to tight engineering tolerances.
• Undertake electrical and electronic fault finding, repairs and modifications to PC-controlled systems, PLCs and inverters.
• Diagnose faults across three-phase electrics, motors, relay logic and older machinery.
• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance, both on customer sites and in-house.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Travel throughout the UK and Ireland, with overnight stays expected on average 2-3 nights per week.
• Manage service projects from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Field service engineering

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC fault finding

Three-phase systems

Customer-facing

Tools

PLC programming

Inverters

Three-phase motors

Job description

Multi-Skilled Service Engineer x2

Electrical/Electronic Bias

£35,000 – £50,000 + Company Vehicle, 5% Salary Sacrifice Pension, BUPA Healthcare & Paid Overtime

OTE c£75k+

Shropshire / Midlands Based

Ref: 21033

Two skilled machinery Service Engineers with solid electrical/electronic bias immediately sought for a Midlands based business as they continue to expand.

You will be working with high-speed, high-precision machinery in a varied role combining field-based customer support with in-house engineering, offering the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge through comprehensive training.

The Role:

• Install, commission, service and maintain high-speed precision machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, rebuilds and upgrades, working to tight engineering tolerances.
• Undertake electrical and electronic fault finding, repairs and modifications to PC-controlled systems, PLCs and inverters.
• Diagnose faults across three-phase electrics, motors, relay logic and older machinery.
• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance, both on customer sites and in-house.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Travel throughout the UK and Ireland, with overnight stays expected on average 2-3 nights per week
• Manage service projects from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Work closely with service, sales and management teams to identify customer requirements and develop bespoke engineering solutions.

The Person:

• Experienced Field Service Engineer with a strong electro‑mechanical skill set.
• Confident working across both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.
• Experienced with the service, installation & repair of special purpose machinery - machine tool background ideal
• Strong mechanical repair and rebuild experience
• Capable of electrical/electronic fault finding, including PLCs, inverters, three-phase systems and motors.
• Experience diagnosing faults on older machinery, including relay logic, would be beneficial.
• Good customer-facing and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of customer requirements and opportunities to develop additional business.
• Proactive, flexible and able to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Willing to travel throughout the UK and overseas, with a valid UK passport.

What's on Offer?

• Company vehicle provided
• Paid overtime, including enhanced rates for weekend and overseas working.
• Expenses covered and mobile communication equipment provided.
• Credit card & uniform
• Specialist technical training and ongoing development.
• Bonus and commission opportunities following probation.
• Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with flexibility required depending on workload.