Machine Tool Systems - Field Service Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Siemens is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5249 (Electrical and electronic trades not elsewhere classified., If emphasis were on electrical/electronic field service rather than machine tool fitting.) or SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers, If the role required professional engineering design rather than hands-on maintenance.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Digital Industries
As a Field Service Engineer for Machine Tool Systems, you'll be our technical expert on the ground, providing crucial support to customers across the UK and Ireland. Working with both legacy and cutting-edge machine tool technology, you'll solve customer challenges and help keep manufacturing moving.
Location: While this is a location-independent role, it requires regular travel and on-site presence at customer locations across the UK. As the majority of our contract customers are located within easy reach of the Midlands, North West and Yorkshire regions, we are particularly interested in candidates based in these areas. This is to ensure travel can be undertaken efficiently and sustainably whilst meeting the needs of our customers.
What You'll Do
- Deliver expert field service support to end customers during machine breakdowns across the UK and Ireland.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers through effective communication at all levels
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share technical knowledge, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement
- Expand your expertise in industrial control systems—from legacy technologies to innovative modern solutions
- Proactively maintain awareness of emerging automation, connectivity, and digitalisation technologies, applying modern engineering principles and protocols enhance operational performance.
- Participate in our 24/7 standby rota, providing critical support to key contract customers and ensuring their operations stay productive
- HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent practical experience demonstrating equivalent competency)
- Knowledge of communication protocols & technologies which bring IT in the OT space.
- Proven proficiency in interpreting electrical control schematics and applying effective fault-finding techniques
- Experience with machine tool mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of additional Siemens automation technologies
- Experience in a field service or customer-facing technical role
We're offering more than just a job—we're offering a career with genuine growth potential and industry-leading support.
This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and customer interaction. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, solve complex problems under pressure, and build relationships with customers across the UK and Ireland. If you're passionate about engineering, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a real impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Training & Development: With our extensive SINUMERIK product portfolio active across the UK, you'll have unparalleled opportunities to expand your technical expertise. We invest in your development with structured training and mentoring to ensure you have the tools and knowledge to excel.
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
- Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.
- Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
- Career Progression: Join a global leader in industrial automation with clear pathways to advance your career
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Siemens holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.