Field Service Engineer

Location; South Cerney, Gloucestershire (UK & International Travel)
Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with conveyor experience looking to take the next step into a lead engineering role?
We are working with a specialist material handling and conveyor systems business that designs, installs, maintains and upgrades automated conveyor solutions for major logistics, parcel handling and industrial customers across the UK and Europe. With continued growth in installation and automation projects, the business is expanding its engineering team and looking for a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer to support project delivery, maintenance activities and site leadership.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who enjoys a varied role combining fault finding, maintenance, installation work and customer-facing project delivery. The position offers a mixture of UK and international travel, exposure to automation and controls systems, and the opportunity to lead engineering teams on customer sites.
Unlike many field service positions that focus solely on installations, this role requires a strong maintenance background. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance activities, supporting customers through breakdown situations while also delivering conveyor upgrades and installation projects.
Responsibilities of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer:
Lead conveyor installation and upgrade projects across customer sites
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on conveyor and material handling systems
Support commissioning and testing of new installations
Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors when required
Support automation systems, sensors, drives and conveyor controls
Work closely with project managers and design teams during project delivery
Ensure projects are completed safely, professionally and to a high standard
Provide technical support to customers during critical breakdown situations
Support workshop activities and equipment preparation when not travelling
Skills & Qualifications of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer:
Strong maintenance background within conveyor systems or material handling equipment
Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
Experience working on reactive breakdowns and planned maintenance activities
Experience leading engineers or supervising site activities desirable
PLC fault-finding experience advantageous
Experience with drives, sensors, motor controls and automation systems
Comfortable working independently and making decisions on customer sites
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Flexible approach to travel and working hours
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience within logistics, parcel handling, warehouse automation, manufacturing or distribution environments would be highly advantageous.
Benefits of a Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer:
Basic salary circa £40,000 40 hour week paid door to door
Overtime regularly available (typically around 10 hours per week)
Realistic OTE £50,000 - £60,000+
Two annual bonus payments
Monday to Friday days-based role
Standard working hours 08:00 - 16:00 (with overtime available)
Company vehicle provided for business use
All travel, accommodation and meal expenses paid
UK and international travel opportunities
Exposure to automation and conveyor system projects
Ongoing training and development
Genuine progression opportunities within a growing engineering business
Company pension
If you feel this Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.
Please note this role requires travel throughout the UK and Europe.
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