Field Service Engineer

Are you ready to put your technical skills into action and support cutting-edge industrial automation solutions? At Fastems, you’ll take on a role where problem-solving meets innovation, and every day brings a new challenge.

Based in the Midlands region, you’ll start your day from home and travel directly to customer sites across the UK. No two days will look the same – and you’ll be the trusted partner making sure our customers’ automation systems run at their best. 🚀

What you’ll do

Troubleshooting and repair in the areas of electronics, mechanics, I/O, drive technology, PLC (Beckhoff), software, and computers on our flexible manufacturing systems—be the expert who supports our customers.

Maintenance and servicing of flexible manufacturing systems and robot solutions (Fanuc) – keep our technologies running smoothly.
Modifications, enhancements, and commissioning of flexible manufacturing systems – play an active role in shaping the future of automation.
Support the installation of new automation equipment
Assess complex technical requirements and advise customers on solutions

✔ Background in service or maintenance
✔ Electro-mechanical fault-finding skills
✔ Ideally some experience with CNC, robotics, or automation systems (not essential)
✔ Comfortable with software and Windows-based systems

✔ Skills set to be backed up with academic qualifications or time served
✔ Strong social skills – you enjoy working with customers
✔ Determination, initiative, and a hands-on attitude

✔ Highly organized and efficient in managing time and workload
✔ A full UK driving license

✔ High flexibility to travel to customers across the UK & internationally

What we offer

💼 A dynamic, international working environment
📈 Real opportunities for professional growth in automation technology
🤝 The chance to shape the future of our Service Business
🎯 Attractive benefit package
🚘 Company car (private use included)
🛠️ All the tools you need: high-end laptop, tablet, smartphone, work wear and all the necessary tools
✈️ Training at our headquarters in Finland as part of your induction

Are you ready to shape the future of automation with us? We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact our Service Manager Robert Poole in advance at: robert.poole@fastems.com