Field Test and Service Engineer

Netherton, West Midlands (county), DY2 9ES, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£42,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£42,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Pension Overtime

Known for delivering bespoke, high-performance machinery, the company combines technical excellence with a responsive, customer-focused approach. Its West Midlands facility plays a key role in supporting European operations, offering full-service capabilities from machine build and installation through to ongoing service and support.

World leading manufacturer of automated machinery now seeking a Test & Service Engineer to join their growing team. Providing service to customers across the UK - will need to be flexible to travel 20-80%

Field Test and Service Engineer

£42-45k + Co Pension, Overtime

West Midlands. Ref: 23840

Field Test and Service Engineer - The Role:

Travel across Europe and globally to install, commission and service advanced automated machinery

Carry out machine build support, debugging, commissioning and start-up activities both on-site and in-house

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults using schematics, drawings and precision tools

Work with PLC systems (Siemens & Rockwell), including fault-finding and basic programming (TIA Portal / RSLogix)

Install and modify electrical systems and machine control components in line with technical drawings and standards

Support installation and maintenance of automation systems including robotics, conveyors, and programmable controllers

Deliver customer training on safe operation and maintenance of equipment

Work closely with customers to troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high satisfaction

Field Test and Service Engineer - The Person:

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Strong hands-on experience with industrial machinery, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation systems

Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems

Experience with PLCs (Siemens S7 / Rockwell ControlLogix) and ladder logic (desirable)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (EPLAN/AutoCAD) and technical drawings

Knowledge of machine safety systems and industrial automation principles

Confident working independently in customer-facing environments worldwide

Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective customer relationships

Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to frequent travel

This role would be commutable from Dudley, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill.

AE1

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Electrical Field Service Engineer

Hunter Selection Petersfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom
£36,000 – £40,000 pa On-site

Field Service Engineer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd United Kingdom
£40,000 – £50,000 pa On-site

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Barker Ross Congleton, Cheshire, United Kingdom
£45,000 – £55,000 pa On-site

Electrical Automation and Programming Technician

Astute People York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8RS, United Kingdom
On-site

Project Engineer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd Coventry, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom
£40,000 – £50,000 pa On-site

Project Engineer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd United Kingdom
£40,000 – £50,000 pa On-site

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Robotics Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising robotics jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool spans mechanical engineers, software developers, controls specialists, computer vision researchers and systems integrators — a multidisciplinary mix that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest robotics candidates are often embedded in research groups, defence programmes or advanced manufacturing environments, and move between roles through specialist networks and industry events rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by RoboticsJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise robotics roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Robotics Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Robotics is having a moment that feels qualitatively different from the cycles of hype and disappointment that have characterised the sector in previous decades. The convergence of advances in AI, computer vision, battery technology, and hardware manufacturing has brought robotics to an inflection point — one where the gap between what robots can do in controlled laboratory conditions and what they can do in the unpredictable complexity of the real world is closing faster than at any previous point in the discipline's history. For job seekers, this inflection point is creating a jobs market that is expanding rapidly across a far wider range of industries and role types than robotics has historically occupied. Automotive and manufacturing remain significant employers, but they are now joined by logistics and warehousing, healthcare, agriculture, construction, defence, and the emerging category of humanoid robotics — each generating distinct hiring demand and drawing on overlapping but meaningfully different skill sets. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which application areas are scaling from pilot to production, which technologies are defining the architecture of modern robotic systems, and how the definition of a robotics career is evolving beyond the mechanical engineering core toward a much richer intersection of software, AI, and systems engineering. This article breaks down what the UK robotics jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career at the leading edge of one of the most exciting technology transitions of the coming decade.

New Robotics Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Transforming Automation Careers

Robotics is moving rapidly from factory floors into healthcare, logistics, agriculture, autonomous systems, and consumer products. As automation becomes embedded in everyday life, companies are investing in robots that operate alongside humans, analyse environments in real time, and learn from data. In 2026, demand for robotics engineers, software developers, system integrators, and AI specialists continues to surge. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.RoboticsJobs.co.uk , understanding the employers that are scaling, winning contracts, securing investment, or expanding into the UK market is crucial. This article highlights top robotics employers to watch in 2026, spanning innovative startups, high‑growth scale‑ups, and established global technology leaders with strong UK presence.