At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, service, and repair specialist machinery across the UK and occasionally overseas.
- Company: Join a growing engineering business with innovative technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for international travel and comprehensive training.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment and clear career progression.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical or electrical fields.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Salary: Circa £50,000 basic (based on a 40-hour week)
Pay: Door-to-door travel paid, plus overtime available
Location: UK-wide travel with occasional overseas trips
Benefits:
- Company van, tools, private healthcare, excellent pension and career development
- Door-to-door pay
- Overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive training programme
- Clear career progression opportunities
- 9% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Bupa Healthcare
- Death in Service insurance
- Opportunity to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas, including Europe and destinations such as Singapore
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to support the installation, service, maintenance and repair of specialist purpose-built machinery. This is a varied and technically challenging position, working on equipment powered by diesel engines and electric motors, incorporating complex high-pressure hydraulic systems and electronic control systems. The role is primarily field-based, supporting customers across the UK. Applicants must be willing to travel and stay away from home when required. There will also be occasional opportunities for international travel.
Key Responsibilities of the Field Service Engineer
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing activities.
- Complete machinery upgrades, modifications and installations.
- Commission equipment and provide technical support to customers.
- Investigate equipment failures and implement effective solutions.
- Dismantle and repair malfunctioning equipment using specialist tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Complete accurate service reports and maintenance documentation.
- Build strong customer relationships and provide a professional service at all times.
- Maintain company tools and test equipment, ensuring they remain safe and fit for purpose.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A full UK Driving Licence.
- An Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Previous experience in a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Technical Support Engineer position.
- Strong fault-finding experience on hydraulic systems and electrical circuits.
- Experience working independently at customer sites.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
- The ability to complete detailed service documentation and reports.
- A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- The physical capability to lift up to 40kg unassisted.
Highly Desirable Experience of the Field Service Engineer
The following skills would be a significant advantage:
- CAN Bus control systems.
- Hydraulic variable displacement pumps.
- Hydraulic logic control valves.
- Diesel-powered machinery.
- Special purpose or bespoke machinery.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative engineering business offering long-term career development, industry-leading training and the opportunity to work with unique, technically advanced equipment.
This role may also be suitable for candidates currently working as a Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Field Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Service Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Hydraulic Service Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Installation Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Machinery Engineer, Special Purpose Machinery Engineer, Workshop & Field Service Engineer, or Industrial Equipment Engineer. Candidates with strong experience in hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical fault finding, welding and fabrication are encouraged to apply.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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