Field Service Engineer (Machine Tool Automation+ Robotics)

  • Complete Talent Services Ltd
  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Sep 12, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer (Robotics /Automation Engineer) for a market leading business within the Automation Industry who provide support across a range of manufacturing clients within the Aerospace and Automotive sectors to help improve productivity. This is a permanent role that has been created due to continued expansion. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background working within an Automation maintenance based role within a manufacturing environment. Experience working with CNC Machine tools, Beckhoff / Siemens PLCS and FANUC/Kuka/ ABB Robotics would be highly advantageous.
This is a Days based role Monday Friday + No Call Out

All travel time is paid door to door + all addtional hours paid at premium rates - Realistic Earnings up to £50k

The role will cover sites mainly in the Midlands / NW but also some across the UK so a willingness to travel is required.

This role would ideally suit a candidate with a maintenance background looking to develop and progress within the controls/ automation industry.

Role Description

  • Provide support to client sites across the UK and Ireland.
  • Support Customer s automation systems to aid in improving productivity.
  • To support the introduction of new projects on time and within budget constraints
  • Fault finding and rectification of PLC s Beckhoff/ Siemens
  • Experience working with Robotics ABB, Fanuc, Kuka or similar.
  • PLC software and hardware editing,operating and diagnostics
  • Strong knowledge of IT Windows Server
  • Automation of existing plant & equipment, support equipment improvements and new equipment specification.
  • Provide support in installation of new capital equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Demonstrable experience working within a maintenance role within a high precision manufacturing environment
  • Candidates must be Time Served in a suitable discipline
  • Strong working knowledge of PLC s ( Beckhoff / Siemens advantageous)
  • Good working knowledge of Robotics ( ABB/ Fanuc/ Kuka Advantageous) - Desirable
  • Strong customer service mind set
  • Willing to travel as required to sites in the UK and Ireland.

This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency