Service Engineer

  • CV Technical
  • Newcastle, Staffordshire
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Location: UK & Ireland (Office based when not on the road)



Job Overview

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK and Ireland. The role will involve servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, and commissioning powder and material handling equipment.

This position requires a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical skills, with a slight bias toward electrical expertise if required.



Key Responsibilities

  • Installation, commissioning, and servicing of:

    • Powder handling systems

    • Material handling equipment

    • Silos

    • Sieves

    • Rollers

  • PLC fault finding and diagnostics

  • Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair

  • Preventative maintenance and breakdown response

  • Providing technical support to customers on-site

  • Completing service reports and documentation

  • Ensuring high levels of customer service and safety compliance



Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

  • NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Mechanical discipline)

  • Strong PLC fault-finding experience

  • Experience working with material handling or process equipment

  • Ability to work independently after training

  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Background in powder handling systems

  • Experience with industrial automation

  • Previous field service experience



Training & Development

  • 6 months in-house training before working independently in the field

  • Ongoing product training as required

  • Limited progression opportunities within the current team structure (small team of 2 engineers)



Reason for Vacancy

  • Business growth



Package & Benefits

  • Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (depending on experience)

  • Overtime or Shift Allowance available

  • Company vehicle (van)

  • Pension: NEST

  • Life Assurance

  • Health cover

  • Working hours:

    • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

    • Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

  • Shift Pattern: Days

  • Holidays: 20 days + 8 bank holidays