Field Service Technician

🔧 Field Service Engineer – Swindon or surrounding area | Join a Global Leader in Industrial Machinery

An established international manufacturer of high-tech industrial machinery is looking to recruit Field Service Engineers to support ongoing growth across the UK. If you have a strong electrical/mechanical background and enjoy hands-on problem solving in the field, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

🔹 About the Role:

• Install and commission advanced CNC machinery on customer sites
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and scheduled maintenance
• Collaborate across internal service teams (remote support, parts, engineering)
• Provide on-site support and advice on machine operation and care
• Take full ownership of tasks with a solution-driven approach

🔹 What We're Looking For:

• HNC, NVQ Level 3 or recognised engineering apprenticeship (18th Edition is a plus)
• Experience in machine tool servicing, ideally in the woodworking or automation sectors
• Strong skills in:
• PLC fault finding (structured text, C programming preferred)
• Codesys or similar software
• Fieldbus systems (Profinet, Profibus, Ethercat, CANbus)
• Servo drives, encoders, stepper motors
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Electrical components (safety relays, contactors, inverters, etc.)
• Mechanical competence including:
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, machine installation using skates/jacks
• Replacement of bearings, chains, sprockets, ball screws, etc.
• Self-motivated with excellent customer service and communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK

🔹 Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking global engineering business
• Receive full training on cutting-edge machinery
• Enjoy a varied, independent field-based role with opportunities to grow
• Competitive salary and benefits package