Field Service Engineer
Location: Based in Manchester (UK-wide travel required)
Reports to: Technical Services Manager
Role Overview
We’re seeking a practical, hands-on Field Service Engineer to join this team, providing installation, service, and maintenance support tinting machines across the UK and Europe.
This role will suit someone with strong mechanical and electro-mechanical skills, ideally from an engineering, service, or maintenance background. You’ll be responsible for the repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of tinting equipment, ensuring machines operate efficiently and to a high standard.
Comprehensive training will be provided on our equipment and systems, including full certification at their partner facility in Italy.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and maintain tinting and mixing machines at customer sites.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on machines.
- Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance visits.
- Respond to breakdowns and ensure timely repairs with minimal disruption.
- Build and assemble new machines prior to installation.
- Upgrade and refurbish existing machines as required.
- Maintain accurate records of service visits, repairs, and parts usage.
- Occasionally assist with IT-related elements of machine setup (software updates, database connections, printer installations) – training will be provided.
Skills & Experience
- Strong mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering background (e.g. service, maintenance, installation).
- Competent in fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Basic understanding of PC/Windows setup beneficial (training provided).
- Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Flexible and willing to travel extensively across the UK and occasionally Europe
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Valid UK passport.
- Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.
- Overnight stays required as needed.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willing to work occasional out-of-hours or overnight stays when required.
Package
- Competitive salary up to 40k.
- Company vehicle.
- Laptop and mobile phone provided.
- Company pension contribution.
- Full product and technical training provided (including manufacturer training in Italy).
- 6-month probation period.
Location
The role is based in Manchester. However, you will be required to travel within the UK and Europe for work.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to Matt Wright of CV Screen in strict confidence or apply directly through this job posting.
