Field Service Engineer - Industrial Equipment

Field Service Engineer - Industrial Equipment Location: Saltash, Cornwall Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Travel: Approximately 50% UK and International Travel, USA, Turkey, etc. Salary: £42,000 plus overnight allowance, extras, etc likely to be around 50k

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering business based in Saltash, Cornwall.

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, commissioning, servicing and maintaining specialist industrial equipment at customer sites across the UK and internationally.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with a strong background in industrial machinery and fluid handling systems, including pumps, valves, pipework, sensors and pressure or flow control equipment.

You will need to be a confident fault-finder, capable of working independently and dealing directly with customers to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

The Role

Install and commission specialist industrial equipment at customer sites.

Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and equipment upgrades.

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and control-system faults.

Fault-find equipment incorporating pumps, valves, pipework, sensors and fluid-handling systems.

Carry out testing, calibration and equipment validation.

Complete software updates and system optimisation.

Provide technical support to customers by telephone, email and remote access.

Deliver operator and maintenance training.

Complete service reports and relevant technical documentation.

Work closely with internal engineering teams to support product improvements.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum three years' practical commercial or industrial engineering experience.

Previous experience in field service, commissioning, maintenance or industrial machinery support.

Hands-on experience with liquid/fluid handling machinery or process equipment.

Knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework, sensors and pressure or flow control systems.

Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering skills.

Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.

Experience dealing directly with customers or end users.

Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree) or equivalent practical experience.

Full UK driving licence.

Valid passport and willingness to undertake regular UK and international travel, including overnight stays.

Desirable Experience:

Industrial automation and control systems.

PLC-controlled machinery.

Metering, dosing, mixing or dispensing systems.

Testing and calibration.

Machinery commissioning.

Process or fluid-handling equipment.

Composite manufacturing.

Remote technical support and operator training.

Previous experience within the composites industry is not essential, as full product training will be provided.

The Package:

Competitive salary.

30 days' annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service up to 35 days.

Westfield Healthcare package, including dental, optical and wellbeing benefits.

China Fleet Country Club membership, including gym, swimming pool and fitness facilities.

Company sick pay.

Training and career development opportunities.

Team events and social activities.

Opportunity to work with advanced engineering technology and customers worldwide.

Additional Information:

Permanent, full-time position.

Based in Saltash, Cornwall.

Candidates must live within daily commuting distance of the Saltash facility.

Approximately 50% UK and international travel, including overnight stays.

How to Apply:

If you have a background in industrial machinery, fluid handling equipment or field service engineering and are looking for a varied role combining hands-on engineering, customer interaction and international travel, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more