Join a thriving engineering team and see your engineering skills make an impact across the UK and beyond!

This exciting, hands-on dynamic field position offers variety, independence, and the freedom of working in different environments. This is not a routine workshop role, no two weeks look the same.

Field Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias)York-based | UK & Overseas travel

• Full time, permanent role
• Competitive salary + Overtime

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a trusted UK-based engineering company representing several leading European machinery manufacturers. They specialise in the supply, installation and ongoing support of high-performance production line equipment, including conveyors and bespoke machinery, for the print, packaging and logistics sectors.Their strong reputation is built on technical excellence and long-standing customer relationships. As a growing business, they’re expanding their talented engineering team to keep pace with demand.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will take ownership of installation, commissioning, maintenance and breakdown support of complex electromechanical systems at customer sites.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team, often representing the business on-site with key customers.

This is a highly varied, field-based role for someone who enjoys problem-solving in real-world environments and adapting quickly to changing priorities.

A key aspect of this position is significant flexibility around travel and working patterns. Work is driven by customer and operational requirements, which means travel can be unpredictable:

• Some assignments may require being away from home for several consecutive weeks
• Other periods may involve being home most nights
• Travel is sporadic and not fixed or rota-based
• Occasional weekend work and extended working days may be required
• This role will suit someone who is comfortable with an on-demand travel schedule and enjoys the variety and independence that comes with field engineering. It will not suit candidates seeking a structured Monday–Friday, home-based routine.
• The ability to respond flexibly to travel requirements is considered just as important as technical capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission new production line machinery at customer sites
• Perform fault-finding, maintenance, and repair work on installed systems
• Support our internal workshop operations in York as needed
• Deliver operator training and ongoing technical support
• Work independently on assignments and collaborate with team members
• Accurately document all service visits and communicate effectively with customers

Benefits

• Competitive salary + overtime
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company van
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Comprehensive training on partner machinery
• Real career development and progression opportunities
• A rewarding, hands-on engineering role with plenty of variety

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a qualified and technically capable engineer who is adaptable, reliable, and comfortable working away from home when needed. Ideally, you’ll bring:

Essential:

• Strong mechanical engineering background (field service or maintenance preferred)
• Genuine willingness to travel extensively and work away at short notice
• Comfortable with irregular working patterns and extended time on-site
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Self-sufficient and confident working alone on customer sites

Desirable:

• Basic electrical knowledge (not essential)
• Experience with pneumatics, sensors, inverters, or variable speed drives
• Background in installation, maintenance, or automation environments

You will also bring:

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills with customer-facing experience
• A professional, can-do attitude when working on-site in demanding environments
• Genuine flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing requirements

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career, apply today and be part of this dynamic journey.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Electromechanical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Field Technician, Installation Engineer, Maintenance Technician, PLC Engineer, Service Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechatronics