Field Service Engineer
CV-LibraryRochdale, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 23 June 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting an Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the installation, maintenance and refurbishment of FMCG equipment.
This is a varied role combining service, fault finding, installation and commissioning work across a broad range of machinery.
The company is an established market leader with a strong customer base and offers genuine earning potential through overtime and call-out opportunities.
The Role
You will work both independently and alongside a team of engineers carrying out:
* Installation and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
* Reactive breakdown support and fault finding
* Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs
* Equipment refurbishment and relocation projects
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities
Typical Duties
* Electrical fault finding on 24V and 3-phase systems
* PLC fault finding and diagnostics
* Control panel assembly and wiring
* Fixed wiring installations and modifications
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
* Hydraulic fault finding and repair
* Mechanical strip down and rebuild of equipment
* Installation and commissioning at customer sites
* Providing telephone and on-site technical support
What We're Looking For
* Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering
* 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* PLC knowledge and fault-finding capability
* Ability to work independently and make decisions on-site
* Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required
The Working Pattern
This is a field-based role covering the UK, Ireland and occasional European sites.
The position includes:
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Regular overtime opportunities
On-call rota of 1 week in 5
National travel
Overnight stays, occasionally up to 7 consecutive nights
Occasional night and weekend working depending on customer requirements
Package & Benefits
£40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
Realistic OTE of £60,000 - £70,000+
Door-to-door pay
Company van and fuel card
Company credit card
Mobile phone
Tablet (optional)
Private healthcare after 6 months
Enhanced holiday pay
Ongoing training and career development
In-house and external technical training
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, likes solving problems and wants to work for a business that is growing quickly within a specialist sector
This is a varied role combining service, fault finding, installation and commissioning work across a broad range of machinery.
The company is an established market leader with a strong customer base and offers genuine earning potential through overtime and call-out opportunities.
The Role
You will work both independently and alongside a team of engineers carrying out:
* Installation and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
* Reactive breakdown support and fault finding
* Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs
* Equipment refurbishment and relocation projects
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities
Typical Duties
* Electrical fault finding on 24V and 3-phase systems
* PLC fault finding and diagnostics
* Control panel assembly and wiring
* Fixed wiring installations and modifications
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
* Hydraulic fault finding and repair
* Mechanical strip down and rebuild of equipment
* Installation and commissioning at customer sites
* Providing telephone and on-site technical support
What We're Looking For
* Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering
* 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* PLC knowledge and fault-finding capability
* Ability to work independently and make decisions on-site
* Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required
The Working Pattern
This is a field-based role covering the UK, Ireland and occasional European sites.
The position includes:
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Regular overtime opportunities
On-call rota of 1 week in 5
National travel
Overnight stays, occasionally up to 7 consecutive nights
Occasional night and weekend working depending on customer requirements
Package & Benefits
£40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
Realistic OTE of £60,000 - £70,000+
Door-to-door pay
Company van and fuel card
Company credit card
Mobile phone
Tablet (optional)
Private healthcare after 6 months
Enhanced holiday pay
Ongoing training and career development
In-house and external technical training
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, likes solving problems and wants to work for a business that is growing quickly within a specialist sector