Field Service Engineer - Industrial Machinery
Location: Bolton / Bury Area, Greater Manchester
Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Paid Overtime + Paid Travel
Realistic Earnings: £50,000 – £60,000+
Benefits: Company Van | Meal & Travel Allowances | Career Development
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer who enjoys working hands-on with industrial machinery, diagnosing faults and solving engineering problems?
We are recruiting for a successful and expanding British machinery manufacturer supplying specialist equipment to the Food & Beverage industry.
Due to continued growth, the company is looking to appoint an additional Field Service Engineer to join its service team.
Are you a Field Service Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer who enjoys working hands-on with industrial machinery, diagnosing faults and solving practical engineering problems?
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will service, maintain and repair industrial machinery at customer sites throughout the UK and overseas, mainly Europe.
Typical field-based workload:
* 70% Planned Servicing & Maintenance
* 20% Breakdown Repairs
* 10% Machinery Installation
Key Responsibilities:
* Servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial machinery.
* Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out practical repairs.
* Performing basic electrical checks and fault-finding involving sensors, relays, connections and cabling.
* Responding to breakdowns and resolving machinery problems.
* Supporting machinery installations and providing technical advice to customers.
* Completing service reports and maintenance records.
* Assisting with machinery assembly, testing and maintenance at the company's workshop.
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
* Hands-on experience maintaining, servicing or repairing industrial machinery.
* Good practical mechanical skills and fault-finding ability.
* Basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
* The ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
* A practical approach to problem-solving and good communication skills.
* Flexibility to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
Experience with production machinery, packaging equipment, conveyors, automated equipment or special-purpose machinery would be particularly relevant.
Previous Food & Beverage industry experience is not essential.
Previous Field Service Engineer experience is also not essential. Applications are welcomed from Maintenance Engineers and Multi-Skilled Engineers, including those with an electrical bias who have sufficient practical mechanical experience.
Travel & Working Arrangements
This Field Service Engineer role combines customer-site visits with engineering work at the c...
Field Service Engineer - Industrial Machinery in Lancing employer: SimWest Engineering Recruitment
As an Engineering Director in Greater Manchester, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee development and innovation. With a competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages strategic leadership and hands-on involvement in engineering projects. This role not only offers the chance to lead a multidisciplinary team but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth and the ability to make a significant impact on the organisation's success.
Contact Details:
SimWest Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Team
