Field Service Engineer

Salary/Rate:£45k - 47.5k per year + overtime

Working Options:On-site

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Manchester

County:Manchester

Specialism:Metals & Engineering

Job ref:AL93

Post Date:July 5, 2026

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Adele Lewis

Senior Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

About the Role

Field Service Engineer

Manchester

£45,000 - £47,500 (dependent on experience) + Overtime + Benefits

Are you a time served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking for a varied field based role with a growing engineering business?

I am currently working with a well established manufacturer of bespoke machinery and automated production equipment. Due to continued growth, investment and a full order book, they are looking to recruit an experienced Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join a stable business with long term career prospects, working on a wide range of machinery within the food and packaging sectors.

The Role of a Field Service Engineer

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault finding and installing machinery at customer sites throughout the UK.

The Field Service Engineer will work on a variety of bespoke machinery and complete both planned maintenance and breakdown support, while also assisting with new production line installations and commissioning projects.

Responsibilities of the Field Service Engineer

• Service, maintain and repair machinery at customer sites across the UK
• Install and commission new machinery and production lines
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding activities
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Support customer training on machinery operation and maintenance
• Provide technical support and practical solutions to customers
• Complete service reports, paperwork and documentation accurately
• Ensure high levels of customer service and professionalism at all times
• Work in accordance with health and safety procedures and site regulations

Requirements of the Field Service Engineer

• Time served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or hold a recognised engineering qualification
• At least 2 year’s experience working as a Field Service Engineer
• Experience servicing, maintaining or installing industrial machinery
• Mechanical and/or electrical fault finding experience
• Experience working within manufacturing, food, packaging or automated machinery environments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• Willingness to travel nationwide with regular overnight stays

Benefits of the Field Service Engineer
• Overtime Available
• On Call Payments
• Company Van
• All Travel and Expenses Covered
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Stable Business with Full Order Book
• Long Term Career Progression Opportunities

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis:

Mobile: 07537 163611

Office: 0151 209 2050

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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