Job Title: Automation Field Service Engineer\n\nLocation: Reading with travel \nSalary: £45,000 - £50,000\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nAbout the Role:\nOur client is looking for an Automation Field Service Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on supporting, troubleshooting, and commissioning industrial automation systems in the field.\n\nThis role is open to engineers from any industrial or technical background who have strong automation and control systems experience.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nProviding on-site automation support across customer locations\n\nFault-finding and modifying PLC, HMI, and control systems\n\nCarrying out commissioning, upgrades, and system changes\n\nSupporting planned maintenance and breakdown response\n\nWorking with internal engineering teams to deliver solutions\n\nProducing clear service reports and technical feedback\n\nBuilding strong working relationships with customers\n\nSkills & Experience:\n\nExperience in automation, controls, or electrical engineering\n\nHands-on PLC/SCADA/HMI fault-finding and modification experience\n\nComfortable working independently on customer sites\n\nWillingness to travel as part of the role\n\nStrong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompetitive salary + performance bonuses\n\nOvertime pay or on-call allowances\n\nPension scheme\n\nTraining programs for technical certifications (PLC, HVAC, industrial automation, etc.)\n\nCareer progression opportunities\n\nMobile phone and laptop provided\n\nFully equipped van with equipment\n\nWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.\n\nWR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy