At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment while travelling across the UK and internationally.
- Company: Join a growing engineering business based in Leicester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, overtime, pension, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training, career progression, and building customer relationships.
- Why this job: Experience international travel and develop your engineering skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in field service engineering and strong mechanical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Field Service Engineer
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Travel: UK, Europe, and Worldwide
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering business based in Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and providing exceptional customer service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of industrial equipment at customer sites across the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
International travel, including occasional overnight stays and extended trips abroad, will form a key part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on customer equipment.
- Install, commission, and test new machinery at customer sites.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
- Complete service reports and maintain accurate documentation following each customer visit.
- Provide technical support and training to customers where required.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, delivering excellent service at all times.
- Liaise with the service department regarding parts requirements, scheduling, and technical issues.
- Travel extensively to customer sites across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, including occasional overnight stays and international assignments.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar.
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with electrical fault-finding experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
- Experience working on industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, automation, conveyors, packaging machinery, CNC machinery, or similar equipment is desirable.
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, including overnight stays and international assignments.
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
Desirable Skills
- Electrical qualifications (18th Edition, NVQ, HNC/HND, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- PLC fault-finding experience.
- Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Experience commissioning new equipment.
Benefits
- Company vehicle.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Company pension.
- Mobile phone and laptop.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- International travel opportunities across Europe and worldwide.
If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer looking to join a well-established company offering excellent career development, international travel opportunities, and a competitive salary package, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss the opportunity further.
For more information about this role please apply, or email Maddie Twomey on mtwomey@pg-rec. com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
- Many thanks, Premier Group
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Field Service Engineer in Leicester employer: Trades Workforce Solutions
Aurora Energy Research is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Oxford. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for professional advancement while ensuring a flexible, hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation in energy research, where your contributions will directly impact user engagement and product excellence.
Contact Details:
Trades Workforce Solutions Recruitment Team
