Field Service Engineer

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Field Service Engineer (Electrical / PLC / Automation)

Midlands-based | UK & EMEA Travel

Competitive Salary & Company Vehicle (Business Use)

Are you a hands‑on Field Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Electrical Engineer looking for an international role working on advanced industrial equipment?

We are supporting a growing engineering business that delivers high‑value capital equipment and automated systems across the UK, Europe, and globally. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a multi‑skilled Field Service Engineer to join our team.

This is a field‑based role offering a high level of autonomy, regular international travel, and the opportunity to work on complex electro‑mechanical and PLC‑controlled systems.

The Role:

  • You will be responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining, and servicing equipment at customer sites across the UK and EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Installation and commissioning of electro‑mechanical and automated equipment
  • Fault finding across electrical, mechanical, and control systems
  • Working with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
  • Producing service reports and technical documentation
  • Supporting customers with technical training and on‑site expertise

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, or Commissioning Engineer
  • Strong electrical bias with supporting mechanical knowledge
  • Experience working with PLC‑controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar)
  • Familiarity with industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, pneumatics, or steam systems
  • Ability to work independently in customer‑facing environments
  • Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25‑30%)

Backgrounds That Fit Well

This role would suit individuals currently working as:

  • Field Service Engineer
  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer (with travel experience)
  • Commissioning Engineer
  • Controls or Automation Engineer
  • Multi‑skilled Engineer with an electrical bias

Location and Travel:

  • Midlands‑based with a home‑based working model
  • Regular travel across the UK and Europe, with occasional global assignments

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
  • International travel and varied project work
  • High level of autonomy in a field‑based role
  • Exposure to advanced engineering systems and technologies

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Job Description:

Field Service Engineer (Electrical / PLC / Automation)

Midlands-based | UK & EMEA Travel

Competitive Salary & Company Vehicle (Business Use)

Are you a hands‑on Field Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Electrical Engineer looking for an international role working on advanced industrial equipment?

We are supporting a growing engineering business that delivers high‑value capital equipment and automated systems across the UK, Europe, and globally. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a multi‑skilled Field Service Engineer to join our team.

This is a field‑based role offering a high level of autonomy, regular international travel, and the opportunity to work on complex electro‑mechanical and PLC‑controlled systems.

The Role:

  • You will be responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining, and servicing equipment at customer sites across the UK and EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Installation and commissioning of electro‑mechanical and automated equipment
  • Fault finding across electrical, mechanical, and control systems
  • Working with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
  • Producing service reports and technical documentation
  • Supporting customers with technical training and on‑site expertise

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, or Commissioning Engineer
  • Strong electrical bias with supporting mechanical knowledge
  • Experience working with PLC‑controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar)
  • Familiarity with industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, pneumatics, or steam systems
  • Ability to work independently in customer‑facing environments
  • Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25‑30%)

Backgrounds That Fit Well

This role would suit individuals currently working as:

  • Field Service Engineer
  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer (with travel experience)
  • Commissioning Engineer
  • Controls or Automation Engineer
  • Multi‑skilled Engineer with an electrical bias

Location and Travel:

  • Midlands‑based with a home‑based working model
  • Regular travel across the UK and Europe, with occasional global assignments

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
  • International travel and varied project work
  • High level of autonomy in a field‑based role
  • Exposure to advanced engineering systems and technologies

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Posted: May 15th, 2026