Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer (Electrical bias)

Posted 23 March 2026
Salary 30000-40000
LocationLeicestershire
Job type Permanent
ReferenceMSE

Job description

Overview

If you’re a hands-on engineer who enjoys problem solving, variety, and being out in the field rather than stuck behind a desk, this could be a great next step.

We’re working with a well-established business looking to bring in a multi-skilled Field Service Engineer to support their growing customer base. This role offers a mix of maintenance, breakdown response, installation, and customer interaction, giving you real variety day to day.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Fault finding, diagnostics and problem resolution

  • Reactive breakdown support

  • Planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing

  • Unplanned maintenance and urgent repairs

  • Component replacement and system upgrades

  • Installation and commissioning of equipment

  • Operator training and full handover on completed work

  • Completion of service reports and general administration

Requirements

  • Field-based role with travel required

  • Home-based with door-to-door travel

  • Flexible approach to overtime and occasional overnight stays

  • Multi-skilled engineer with a preference for an electrical bias

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Electrical systems

    • Electronics

    • PLCs (Siemens S5/S7 preferred)

    • Mechanical systems

    • Hydraulics and pneumatics

  • Relevant technical qualification (e.g. HNC/HND) or equivalent hands-on experience such as an apprenticeship

  • IT literate with the ability to complete reports and documentation

  • Professional and customer-focused approach

  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with other engineers

  • High attention to detail and pride in quality of work

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Package & Benefits

  • Basic salary circa £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience, based on a 40-hour week)

  • Overtime paid at time and one-third after 40 hours

  • Performance-related bonus structure

  • No regular evening or weekend work (only in exceptional circumstances by prior agreement)

  • Daily travel expenses covered

  • Company van provided (with permitted private use, subject to benefit-in-kind taxation)

  • Fuel card and company credit card provided

  • Private healthcare

  • Pension scheme with employer contribution of 6% after 3 months

  • Holiday entitlement of 23–24 days (depending on calendar year)

  • Additional performance-related incentives