Trainee Field Service Engineer

Are you a recent graduate with 1–2 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical engineering, looking to build a hands-on field service career?

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-precision electro-mechanical equipment used in production environments, is looking for a Trainee Field Service Engineer to join their growing team.

Working with both electrical and mechanical systems, this role combines hands-on technical expertise with customer-facing responsibility, requiring you to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults efficiently, commission new equipment on site and provide training to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Traveling across the UK to install, service and repair machinery at customer sites. (60% field based and 40% site).
• Responding to urgent breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and servicing activities.
• Installing new equipment and commissioning machines on customer sites.
• Delivering face-to-face training to customers on safe operation and basic maintenance procedures.
• Supporting the manufacturing team with electrical wiring, control panel assembly and machine testing.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Field Service Engineer.
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with control systems and basic C++ programming, or willingness to develop this skill.
• Knowledge of wiring, control panels and machine assembly.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive, independent mindset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Self-motivated approach with flexibility for travel.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle.
• 23 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days with length of service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Modern premises with a friendly, supportive team culture.

If you’re looking to develop your engineering career in a role that offers variety and progression, we’d love to hear from you.