Sapien Engineering are seeking a capable and flexible Field Service Engineer to join our client’s team based in Newhaven, East Sussex. This position would suit an engineer who enjoys a varied role, is comfortable travelling and staying away from home when required, and is equally happy working on customer sites or supporting the production and fit-out team within a factory environment. When servicing work is not scheduled, the successful candidate will support initial installations, fit-out builds, and wider production activities alongside the factory team. Key Responsibilities * Carry out mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, fit-out, servicing, and installation of products. * Undertake servicing, commissioning, handovers, fault finding, and maintenance work on customer sites. * Support initial installations and production fit-out activities within the factory when site servicing work is not scheduled. * Work from mechanical and electrical drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions. * Organise site requirements and equipment before leaving the factory to ensure efficient and professional service delivery. * Submit detailed service and commissioning reports following customer visits. * Ensure compliance with RAMS, site protocols, and health & safety procedures. Qualifications & Experience * Time-served technician/engineer with a minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in fit-out, servicing, commissioning, installation, and site-based engineering work. * This role is approximately a 70/30 split in favour of mechanical engineering, therefore strong mechanical assembly, fit-out, and servicing experience is essential. * Good working knowledge of electrical, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems would be highly beneficial. * You do not need to be fully electrically qualified, but you should be comfortable working around electrical components, reading electrical drawings, and supporting fault-finding activities where required. * Experience working with PLC-based systems is desirable; training can be provided. * Experience working to RAMS and completing formal site documentation and reports. Package & Benefits * Company van and fuel card * Full expense package * £35,000- £45,000 per year DOE * 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Ongoing training and development opportunities Location & Travel * Based in Newhaven, East Sussex * UK-wide travel required * Occasional overseas travel may be required * Regular overnight stays away from home expected Additional Requirements * CSCS Card desirable. * DBS Check desirable. * Full and clean UK driving licence essential
