Jobs in Reading, United Kingdom

Field Service Engineer

Home-Based (Midlands Based Ideally)

Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and overnight work 8:30am - 4:30pm

PROFILE:

W Talent is proud to be supporting a market-leading engineering company specialising in process weighing systems and industrial instrumentation. With a strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence, they are now looking to expand their aftermarket team with the addition of a Field Service Engineer to cover the Midlands.

The Role:

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for the calibration, commissioning, installation, and maintenance of on-site process weighing systems and other instrumentation. This is a home-based, field-based position requiring daily travel to customer sites, with occasional overnight stays and weekend availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled calibrations, breakdown repairs, and commissioning of weighing and measurement systems
• Calibrate temperature controllers & probes, pressure gauges, pH & conductivity probes
• Install and calibrate in-line belt weighing and boiler leak detection systems
• Complete detailed service call reports and calibration certificates before leaving site
• Conduct off-site repair of scales and balances
• Ensure all work complies with company HSE policies and procedures
• Attend training and assist with final assembly and testing at HQ when required
• Support colleagues in the field where necessary

Key Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Time-served engineer (Essential)
• ONC or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Essential)
• HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Desirable)

Experience:

• Hands-on experience in field service roles, ideally in process weighing and temperature calibration
• Familiarity with working in food hygiene or industrial environments
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Willingness to travel across the UK with regular overnight stays

Skills:

• Fault-finding and troubleshooting of weighing and measurement systems
• Calibration of various instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, and pH probes
• Knowledge of platforms, balances, silos, and process control systems

Attributes:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills
• Confident, diplomatic, and ethical when dealing with clients and colleagues
• Team player with a proactive attitude
• Safety-conscious with a commitment to quality and compliance

What's on offer:

• £38k basic + door to door pay + OT x1.5 over 40 hours per week (typical earning of over £55k)
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge industrial technology
• Company van or car
• Company credit card
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A varied role with national travel and technical challenges
• Supportive team environment and strong company culture