Field Service Engineer - Electrical bias

Location: Leicestershire

Job Type: Permanent

Contact Email: rachel.hughes@cherryprofessional.co.uk

Contact Phone: 01159222240

Sector: Engineering

Salary: 48000

Start Date: 2026-06-05

Consultant: Rachel Hughes

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Field Service Engineer
UK Travel Required – The majority of client sites sit around the Midlands (Nottingham/Birmingham), Manchester and Liverpool areas, however you must be prepared to travel nationally Mon – Friday.
Permanent | £48,000 + OTE £60,000
 
If you’re an engineer who enjoys fault finding, working independently and getting stuck into real world problems on site, this is a role worth looking at.
 
This isn’t just another field service job. You’ll be joining a business that genuinely backs its engineers, giving you the autonomy to do your job properly, investing in your development and making sure you’re well looked after while you’re out on the road.
 
You won’t be micromanaged. You’ll be trusted. And you’ll be part of a team where engineers are valued, supported and listened to.
 
What you’ll be doing
– Attending breakdowns and diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults
– Carrying out servicing, repairs and planned maintenance
– Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment
– Working on automated machinery including electrical controls, hydraulics and pneumatics
– Representing the business on site and building strong relationships with customers
 
What’s important for this role
– Strong fault finding experience across Electrical and Mechanical systems
– Confident working on breakdowns and solving problems independently
– Some exposure to PLC fault finding is highly desirable
– Experience with automated machinery, CNC, robotics or similar equipment
– Comfortable reading technical drawings and working methodically
 
What you need to be comfortable with
– Regular UK travel and staying away during the week
– Working autonomously on customer sites
– Taking ownership of jobs and seeing them through
 
What’s on offer
– Salary around £48,000 with realistic OTE up to £60,000
– Paid door to door travel time
– All travel, hotels and expenses arranged for you
– Meal allowances and additional payments for time away
– Annual salary reviews and clear progression opportunities
– Opportunities to develop and potentially work internationally
 
Why this role stands out
 
This is a business that takes pride in how it treats its engineers. From day one, everything is set up to make your life easier. Travel, accommodation, support and communication are all handled properly so you can focus on the job.
 
The culture is professional but relaxed, with a strong get the job done and look after each other mentality. Engineers tend to stay here because they’re respected, well rewarded and given the chance to grow.
 
If you’re looking for a field service role where you’re trusted, supported and given real


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