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Field Service Engineer

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Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
We 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

Reference: 225279792

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Field Service Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
We 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
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Reference: 225279792

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