Field Service Engineer (SMT)

Field Service Engineer (SMT)

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bolt Technical Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Install and maintain advanced electronics production equipment while providing top-notch customer support.
  • Company: Join a leading manufacturer in the electronics industry with a global presence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, bonuses, and extensive training opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy regular travel across the UK and Ireland with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in SMT or electronics manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and good communication.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Location: Midlands (ideal location: Swindon to Manchester corridor)

Salary: £36,000 OTE £40-42k

About the Role

Bolt Technical are recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of advanced electronics production equipment. Working across customer sites throughout the UK and Ireland, you will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated manufacturing equipment, whilst delivering exceptional customer support. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business offering extensive training, career development, and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and maintain specialist production equipment
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, software, and network-related faults
  • Deliver technical support and customer training
  • Complete service reports and documentation
  • Travel throughout the UK and Ireland, including regular overnight stays

What We're Looking For

  • Experience within SMT, PCB assembly, electronics manufacturing, or similar environments
  • Background in service engineering, maintenance, or process engineering
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
  • Good IT literacy and basic networking knowledge
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays

What's on Offer

  • Salary: £36k
  • Company vehicle or car allowance worth £8000 per annum
  • Annual profit-related bonus £4.5-5k
  • Pension and healthcare scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Mobile phone, laptop, tablet, and toolkit
  • Comprehensive product training and ongoing development
  • Supportive team culture and long-term career opportunities
Bolt Technical Limited

Contact Details:

Bolt Technical Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Field Service Engineer (SMT)

Installation of production equipment
Servicing and maintenance of manufacturing equipment
Diagnosis of electrical faults
Diagnosis of mechanical faults
Diagnosis of software faults
Diagnosis of network-related faults
Technical support delivery