Field Engineer
£35-45,000 + Company Car + Pension + Benefits
Manchester-based with UK Travel (Mostly within 100 miles)
Are you an experienced engineer with a background in IT or electromechanical systems, looking for a varied and autonomous role in industrial automation? Our client, a specialist in process and manufacturing technology, is seeking a Field Engineer to deliver high-quality technical solutions to clients across the UK.
As the key representative on client sites, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, system audits, and proactive service delivery. You’ll ensure that technology solutions align with client needs while adhering to safety, quality, and security standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for client systems
- Conduct site audits and assess client procedures against industry best practices
- Review technical documentation, method statements, and processes
- Perform in-house and client-witnessed tests to ensure system reliability
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues
- Contribute to marketing, sales activities, and identification of new business opportunities
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
Person Specification:
Essential:
- IT or electromechanical background with experience in both fields
- Previous experience in an industrial or process environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on client sites
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset
Desirable:
- Experience with PLCs, SCADA, and industrial automation systems
- Knowledge of control systems and data-driven industrial solutions
- Familiarity with regulatory and technological advancements in the sector
- Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight for work assignments
Benefits & Package:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company car (provided after probation period)
- Laptop, mobile phone, PPE, and all necessary tools provided
- 22 days holiday + public holidays
- Defined-contribution pension scheme (8% employer contribution)
- Flexible working arrangements
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy that is making a tangible impact on the UK’s industrial sector. If you have the technical expertise and ambition to thrive in a dynamic field role, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.
