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Field Service Engineer

Permanent
£40,000 p/a
Hadleigh, Suffolk
On-site

Are you looking for a role that allows you to travel across the UK? Are you looking for a 4 day working week? Do you have a background in mechanical engineering? If so, APPLY for the following role.

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing, family-run Suffolk manufacturer. This is a permanent, customer-facing field service role covering sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The company are based in the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk & are looking to pay a starting salary up from £40,000+ per annum.

This position involves regular travel, long-distance driving (approx. 30,000 miles per year), and overnight stays away from home (2-3 nights per week).

A company van, tools, PPE and equipment are all provided.

Duties will include:

  • Carrying out planned preventive maintenance across the UK & ROI
  • Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown response
  • Working with 3-phase motors, air fans, industrial sensors and PLC control systems
  • Assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant
  • Assembling equipment in the workshop when required
  • Completing service reports accurately and maintaining van stock
  • Using hand and power tools, plus electrical test equipment (multimeter, insulation tester, mA source)
  • Lone working and working outdoors

Skills required:

  • Previous field service experience (electro-mechanical bias preferred)
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings for fault diagnosis
  • Experience with 3-phase systems and PLC-based controls advantageous
  • 18th Edition (C&G 2382-18) beneficial but not essential
  • Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently
  • Willingness to travel extensively and stay away regularly


If you're interested in the field service engineer role, apply today!

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Carl Bashford Recruitment Manager for Suffolk
Date: 24/06/2026
Job ref: 95815_1782292158

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