Field Service Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to work on a permanent basis based on the Wirral and travelling to clients sites across the UK.

Salary is c£35-40,000 per annum plus overtime, holidays, pension etc

Main Accountabilities for the Field Service Engineer:

• Assemble and test machinery at the UK workshop, ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Install, commission, and service mechanical and electrical systems on customer sites, providing on-site and remote technical support.
• Diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance, and complete repairs efficiently using mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with customers, ensuring clear and effective communication at all times.
• Safely plan and install PVC pipework and other related systems, following all Health & Safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Support colleagues, apprentices, and subcontractors to deliver projects effectively and uphold company standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, service reports, and maintenance records.
• Provide occasional training or guidance to users or junior team members.
• Be willing to travel within the UK and internationally for site installations and service work.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills for the Field Service Engineer:

• Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience installing and maintaining industrial equipment (pneumatic/hydraulic preferred).
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including containment, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• IPAF licence preferred.
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and repair skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, service reporting tools).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.