Field Service Engineer in Reading

Field Service Engineer
Location: Reading / M4 Corridor
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits: Company vehicle, door-to-door pay, overtime, training & development
Are you a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Service Technician looking for a role where no two days are the same?
We're working with a leading provider of automated materials handling and warehouse systems who are looking to strengthen their field service team with an experienced, electrically biased engineer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone based around Reading or the M4 Corridor who enjoys being hands-on, solving technical problems and working directly with customers.
You'll be responsible for keeping sophisticated automated systems operating safely and efficiently, from planned preventative maintenance through to diagnosing and resolving breakdowns.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will:
Attend customer sites across the M4 Corridor and surrounding areas.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing of automated materials handling equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and electro - mechanical faults.
Work on conveyor systems, sortation equipment, automated handling systems and associated machinery.
Carry out fault finding on motors, drives, sensors, control systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
Support installation, commissioning, upgrades and modifications where required.
Respond to breakdowns and work efficiently to minimise customer downtime.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.
Work closely with customers, providing a professional and reliable service.
Maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times.
About You
We're looking for a practical, technically minded engineer who enjoys getting to the root cause of a problem rather than simply replacing components.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Mainten...