Field Service Engineer - South UK

Field Service Engineer - South UK

Full-Time 34200 - 41800 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Install and maintain cutting-edge injection moulding machinery across the UK and Ireland.
  • Company: Join a leading company in the injection moulding industry with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.
  • Other info: Extensive travel opportunities and professional development await you!
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology while providing exceptional customer support and training.
  • Qualifications: Must have an engineering qualification and experience with injection moulding machinery.

The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.

Location: UK Wide (Field Based)

Salary: £43k - £48k basic plus overtime, and other benefits

Job Type: Permanent & full time with overtime opportunities

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to provide installation, commissioning, maintenance and technical support for injection moulding machinery, automation systems and associated equipment across customer sites throughout the UK and Ireland. This is a customer-facing role requiring a proactive engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, a solid understanding of plastic injection moulding processes, and the ability to deliver exceptional aftersales support. Extensive product training will be provided where required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, commission and start up injection moulding machines, automation systems and associated equipment.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs, calibrations and machine modifications.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and control system faults.
  • Support customers with technical troubleshooting both on-site and remotely.
  • Relocate machinery and assist with equipment upgrades and turnkey automation projects.
  • Provide operator and maintenance training where required.
  • Complete service reports and documentation accurately in accordance with company procedures and ISO quality standards.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with Health & Safety legislation.
  • Build strong working relationships with customers, providing a professional and responsive aftersales service.
  • Attend product training and technical courses both within the UK and overseas when required.

About You

  • We're looking for engineers who have:
  • A recognised engineering apprenticeship or engineering qualification.
  • An electrical qualification (essential).
  • Previous experience servicing or maintaining injection moulding machinery.
  • Strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fault-finding skills.
  • Knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes and manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with robotics, automation or turnkey systems is advantageous.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and service reporting systems.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • A methodical approach to problem solving with strong attention to detail.
  • The flexibility to travel extensively throughout the UK and Ireland, with occasional overseas training.
  • A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with additional earning opportunities.
  • Company vehicle provided.
  • Company equipment and tools supplied as required.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
  • Training and development opportunities, including external training where applicable.

Field Service Engineer - South UK employer: Optima UK

As a Jig and Tooling Engineer at our client’s Coventry location, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering precision machining solutions across various industries. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.

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Contact Details:

Optima UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Field Service Engineer - South UK

Electrical Fault-Finding Skills
Mechanical Fault-Finding Skills
Hydraulic Fault-Finding Skills
Pneumatic Fault-Finding Skills
Technical Support
Injection Moulding Machinery Knowledge
Automation Systems Knowledge