Role: Field Service Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Near Maidstone
Starting Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Fuel Allowance + Bonus
Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week (flexibility required depending on customer and travel requirements)
Area to Cover: Kent, Essex & Sussex
Our client is a well‑established provider of industrial equipment servicing and maintenance, and is looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their growing team near Maidstone.
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled service and calibration visits, alongside occasional reactive breakdown support. The role typically involves attending 1‑2 customer sites per day across the region, delivering a high standard of technical support and customer service.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with electrical, mechanical, or electro‑mechanical experience looking to develop within a specialist industry. Previous weighing industry experience would be highly advantageous; however, full training will be provided for candidates with transferable engineering skills.
Responsibilities
- Carry out planned servicing, maintenance, calibration, and repair work on industrial weighing equipment at customer sites.
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and safely.
- Complete all service documentation accurately and on time.
- Provide excellent customer service and technical support on-site.
- Liaise with the service team regarding job updates and technical findings.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
- Participate in ongoing product and technical training.
- Support colleagues and wider engineering teams where required.
Job Requirements
- Previous weighing industry experience desirable but not essential.
- Experience in electrical fault finding, maintenance, or electro‑mechanical engineering.
- Experience with calibration (ideal).
- Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- IT literate with the ability to complete reports and paperwork accurately.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Flexible approach to travel and working hours.
What Is Offered
- Company van
- Fuel allowance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Full product and industry training
- Supportive working environment
- Specialist engineering exposure across a varied customer base
Contact Details:
KHR - Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
