Field Service Engineer

Overview

Field Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Bristol & surrounding areas (Field-Based)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,500 + Company Bonus + Company Vehicle + Phone
Hours: Days

Role Overview - Field Service Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer with a strong mechanical bias to join our engineering team covering sites across the UK along with Europe, Asia & America. This role involves installing, maintaining, and servicing a range of specialist capital equipment used in industrial manufacturing processes, including systems associated with investment casting, autoclaves, and steam-based machinery.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer who enjoys problem-solving in the field and delivering high-quality technical support to customers.

Key Responsibilities - Field Service Engineer

• Installation, servicing, and maintenance of capital equipment at customer sites
• Mechanical fault-finding and repair of systems including autoclaves, steam equipment, and associated machinery
• Supporting equipment used in investment casting processes
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and performance
• Diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime
• Working with a range of mechanical components including valves, pumps, pressure systems, and pipework
• Supporting commissioning of new equipment and upgrades
• Providing clear service reports and documentation following site visits
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers through professional service and technical support
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations

Skills & Experience - Field Service Engineer

• Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
• Experience working with capital equipment or industrial machinery
• Knowledge of steam systems, pressure vessels, or autoclave equipment would be advantageous
• Experience supporting equipment used in investment casting or similar industrial processes is desirable
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach

Qualifications - Field Service Engineer

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent preferred)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

What We Offer - Field Service Engineer

• Salary of £42,500
• Company bonus scheme
• Company vehicle
• Company phone
• Day-based working hours
• Opportunity to work with specialist industrial equipment
• Supportive engineering team and training opportunities

If you are a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys working in the field and supporting complex industrial equipment, this is a great opportunity to join a growing engineering business covering the South West of England.

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company car

Company events

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Work from home