Job Description

Field Service Engineer – Automation (Conveyors)

South East (Field-based) | 6‑Month Contract

We are currently supporting an established warehouse automation and intralogistics business who are looking to bring in an experienced Field Service Engineer on an initial 6‑month contract.

This role is focused on supporting live automated sites, with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance, system reliability, and fault finding across conveyor and material handling systems.

The Role

Working across customer sites in the South East, you’ll be responsible for ensuring automation systems are operating efficiently and downtime is minimised.

Key responsibilities include:

* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on conveyor and MHE systems

* Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults

* Supporting site teams during breakdowns and performance issues

* Ensuring systems are maintained to a high operational standard

* Providing clear reporting on maintenance activity and system performance

What We’re Looking For

* Multi-skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias

* Proven experience working with conveyors and automation systems

* Background in warehouse automation, FMCG, or production environments

* Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability

* Comfortable working independently across multiple sites

Location & Travel

* South East-based

* Covering regional customer sites

Contract Details

* 6‑month initial contract

* Opportunity for extension depending on workload

If you’re a hands-on engineer with strong automation experience and available for a contract role, I’d be keen to speak