At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, service, and repair irrigation systems while providing top-notch customer support.
- Company: Join a leading specialist in mechanised irrigation and water management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values equality and supports all applicants.
- Why this job: Work autonomously in the field, solving technical challenges and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering fields like Mechanical, Automotive, or Agricultural Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 40000 £ per year.
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate who can demonstrate strong technical capability and relevant industry experience.
Barker Ross is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in mechanised irrigation and water management. We are looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their growing team, providing installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems at customer sites across the UK.
You'll spend the majority of your time working in the field, with occasional workshop-based duties, supporting customers with the installation, fault finding, and maintenance of large-scale irrigation equipment.
- Electrical control systems, automation, sensors, and controls
- The role involves diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, testing equipment, and ensuring systems operate efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.
- Install, service, maintain, and repair irrigation systems at customer sites
- Diagnose faults on pumps, motors, valves, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, sensors, and electrical control systems
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Complete service reports and maintain accurate records
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Engineering, Forklift Truck (FLT) Engineering, or similar field service roles.
Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or Mobile Engineer.
Knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, pumps, electrical systems, automation, or industrial machinery.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
A full UK driving licence (essential).
37,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Company vehicle (where applicable)
- Varied field-based work with a high degree of autonomy
- Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in mechanised irrigation and water management
- Long-term career progression within an established and growing specialist business
If you're a practical engineer who enjoys working in the field, solving technical problems, and delivering excellent service to customers, we'd love to hear from you.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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Field Service Engineer (Automotive) in Northampton employer: Barker Ross Group
Join a leading specialist in mechanised irrigation and water management as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll enjoy a competitive salary of £37,000 - £40,000 and the flexibility to grow your career in a supportive environment. With a focus on employee development, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills while working autonomously in varied field-based roles across the UK, all within a culture that values diversity and promotes equality.
