Field Engineer
22 days ago
Cheltenham
The Role We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and installing a wide range of industrial plant and automated machinery both at our customers’ sites and within our own facilities. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that offers variety, autonomy, and international travel. You’ll diagnose and resolve mechanical issues, carry out planned maintenance, and lead installation and upgrade projects. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance across customer equipment and internal systems., • Assist in machine installations, commissioning, and calibration., • Provide technical support and fault diagnosis across a wide range of industrial equipment., • Take ownership of compliance documentation and maintenance record keeping., • Support and improve existing maintenance procedures and schedules., • Manage small projects independently., • Contribute to continuous improvement across service and maintenance operations. Working Pattern: • Office hours 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday (30 minutes unpaid lunch), • UK and international travel required. What We’re Looking For Essential: • NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), or, • Proven field service engineering background, or, • Mechanical Fitter / Plant Fitter / Maintenance Engineer experience., • Full UK driving licence and valid passport (with no restrictions on international travel)., • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical systems, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics., • Confident communicator, able to liaise with customers and internal teams effectively., • Self-starter who can work independently and manage own workload., • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Desirable: • Exposure to automated machinery or PLC-controlled systems (advantageous but not essential), • Experience in machine installation, commissioning, or calibration. • Flexible and adaptable approach, willing to cross-train between mechanical and electrical disciplines., • Experience of staying away national and international work. What We Offer • Company Pension Scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays (33 days total), • Company sick pay scheme., • Genuine opportunity for career progression within a growing business., • Bespoke training and professional development., • International travel opportunities., • Travel, accommodation, subsistence: full reimbursement for site work and overnight stays, • Bonus scheme where you can increase earnings by £10,000 - £15,000, • Modern, relaxed, and dress-down culture., • Any training relevant to the role., • Laptop/phone/tools provided