Field Service Engineer – Reading

Salary: £39,403.08 plus £5,886.32 on-call allowance (total £45,289.40 after probation) + overtime. Realistic earnings of £65,000+ per year.

Benefits: Pension, company van, fuel card, and more.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 15:30

On-call: 1 week in 4 (15:30 – 07:00, Monday – Sunday)

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Field Service Engineer to join a dedicated engineering service team. This role offers a mix of planned maintenance, fault-finding, and repair work across a variety of automated and mechanical systems.

The Role

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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and suggest improvements.

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Complete scheduled service rotas and respond to call-outs as part of a rota system.

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Diagnose and repair both electrical and mechanical faults.

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Support continuous improvement and innovation in engineering solutions.

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Ensure health and safety standards are always upheld.

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Manage time effectively and prioritise workload.

About You

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Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship, ideally electrically biased).

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Strong background in engineering within parcel handling, FMCG, or manufacturing.

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Hands-on experience with inverter drives, SCADA control, profibus, Asi, and PC/PLC control (advantageous).

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Proven track record delivering against PM schedules, KPIs, and service contracts.

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Skilled in fault-finding, problem solving, and implementing best practices.

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Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers.

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Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently under pressure.

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Flexible with UK travel and participation in the on-call rota.

What’s in it for you?

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Competitive base salary with realistic earnings of £65,000+ per year.

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Overtime and on-call allowance.

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Company van and fuel card provided.

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Pension and additional benefits.

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A varied role with opportunities to develop your skills on cutting-edge automated systems