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Field Service Engineer - Welding & Industrial… at ESCCO · Hereford
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Job Description
About ESCCO
ESCCO is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of welding equipment, consumables, and automation solutions, supported by over 40 years of technical expertise. We provide end‑to‑end solutions, including installation, servicing, repairs, calibration, and consultancy across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing sectors.https://www.escco.co.uk/
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our expanding service team.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing welding and cutting equipment at customer sites across the UK and some in the EU. You’ll play a key role in supporting ESCCO’s reputation for high-quality technical service and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation and commissioning of welding and cutting equipment (MIG, TIG, plasma, automation and cobot systems)
- Servicing, fault-finding, and repair of industrial welding equipment and associated systems
- Carrying out routine maintenance, calibration, and testing
- Diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and control system faults
- Supporting customers with technical advice and training where required
- Completing service reports and maintaining accurate documentation
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with company and industry standards
- Representing ESCCO professionally on customer sites
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer or Service Technician (industrial equipment, welding, CNC, or similar)
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience with welding processes (MIG/TIG/Arc/Plasma) is highly desirable
- Knowledge of automation systems, robotics or fume extraction systems (advantageous)
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong customer-facing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience with leading welding brands (e.g. ESAB, Fronius, Miller, Hypertherm)
- Understanding of LEV testing or fume extraction systems
- Engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC, HND or equivalent)
- PLC or automation exposure
- Electrical qualification
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company van, tools, laptop, and phone
- Training and development with industry-leading equipment and technologies
- Opportunity to work with advanced welding automation and cobot systems
- Supportive team environment within a well-established company
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
Why Join ESCCO?
- Work with a company known for its technical expertise and full lifecycle service offering
- Exposure to cutting-edge welding and automation technologies
- Be part of a growing service team with a strong customer demand