Role: Field Service Engineer (Electro-Mechanical Bias)Location: Outskirts of Ipswich / HadleighHours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 – 17:30 (40 hours over 4 days) – flexibility requiredPay: 40,000 – 45,0000 per annum (Negotiable)Contract: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing, family-run Suffolk manufacturer. This is a permanent, customer-facing field service role covering sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
This position involves regular travel, long-distance driving (approx. 30,000 miles per year), and overnight stays away from home (2-3 nights per week).
A company van, tools, PPE and equipment are all provided.
Duties will include:
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI
- Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response
- Working with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems
- Assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant
- Assembling equipment in the workshop when required
- Completing service reports accurately and maintaining van stock
- Using hand and power tools, plus electrical test equipment (multimeter, insulation tester, mA source)
- Lone working and working outdoors
Skills required:
- Previous field service experience (electro-mechanical bias preferred)
- Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis
- Experience with 3-phase systems and PLC-based controls advantageous
- 18th Edition (C&G 2382-18) beneficial but not essential
- Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently
- Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly
If you’re interested in the field service engineer role, apply today! My names Carl & I look forward to receiving your application.
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