Electrical Field Service Engineer

Electrical Field Service Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Van (including personal use) + Door-to-Door Overtime

Yolk Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturer at the forefront of automation solutions. Following sustained investment and a growing client base, we are seeking an Electrically Biased Multiskilled Field Service Engineer to join their expert team.

Our client is renowned for delivering cutting-edge automation and control systems, supporting some of the biggest names in the FMCG and Food & Drink sector as they transition to Industry 4.0.

If you are passionate about automation, thrive on solving electrical challenges, and have strong PLC and HMI skills, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Local field service: Attend customer sites within a 2-hour radius for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of bespoke control and automation systems.

• Electrical fault finding: Use your expertise to diagnose and resolve electrical faults, with a focus on online PLC fault finding and HMI interrogation.

• Control panel work: Support the build, wiring, and testing of control panels in the workshop as required.

• Client liaison: Deliver professional, efficient service and technical support to clients on-site.

• System upgrades: Assist with system modifications, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.

• Documentation & compliance: Complete service reports and ensure health and safety standards are maintained on all visits.

Career Progression

This role offers genuine progression opportunities. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway to move into an Automation Project Engineer position within the business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your automation and programming skills, working alongside experienced engineers and taking on increasingly complex projects as your career advances.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or similar.

• Electrical expertise: Strong electrical bias with proven experience in industrial automation environments.

• PLC & HMI skills: Confident with online PLC fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.) and HMI interrogation.

• Technical reading: Able to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

• Automation systems: Experience with sensors, drives, and industrial control systems is highly desirable.

• Flexibility: Willing to travel locally (within 2 hours) with occasional overtime as required.

• Full UK Driving Licence required.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

• Company van for business and personal use

• Paid door-to-door overtime

• Ongoing training and a clear route to progress into an Automation Project Engineer role as the business continues to grow

Interested?

Contact our Engineering specialist, Andy Jones, for more details or apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are perfect for this role.

We also offer a referral scheme-if you know someone who fits the bill, please get in touch.

Due to the high number of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.