At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair cutting-edge industrial machinery across the UK.
- Company: Join a global leader in recycling and waste management solutions.
- Benefits: Earn £45,000 - £50,000, enjoy time off in lieu, and receive full training.
- Other info: Be part of a small, supportive team with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience hands-on work with innovative equipment while travelling and building customer relationships.
- Qualifications: Mechanical engineering background with strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Location: UK-Wide (Field-Based)
We are working with a global leader in industrial shredding, recycling and material handling systems, supplying and supporting equipment used across the waste management, recycling, wood processing, plastics and industrial manufacturing sectors. The business operates a nationwide field service model with a strong focus on reliability, aftersales support and customer uptime.
This is a great opportunity for a Field Service Engineer who is looking for variety, autonomy and hands-on work with market-leading processing equipment, within a small, close-knit and growing service team. You will be field-based, covering customer sites across the UK, with around 60% of your time spent on the road including regular overnight stays, and the remainder based from home. The role runs Monday to Friday. There is no fixed overtime, but any additional hours worked are given back as time off in lieu, with weekend call-out work paid at an enhanced rate when required. Full training will be provided to bring you up to speed on the equipment, and you will work as part of a team of three, with plans in place to grow this further.
This role would suit an experienced mechanical engineer from a recycling, waste management or process plant background, ideally with exposure to shredders, balers or similar capital equipment. You will enjoy working independently, building relationships with customers on-site, and want to be part of a supportive team with genuine scope to grow as the business expands.
Responsibilities of a Field Service Engineer:
- Carry out planned inspection visits and preventative maintenance across UK customer sites
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on shredders, balers and related processing equipment
- Work on hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, drives and rotating equipment
- Support installations, commissioning and equipment upgrades
- Complete detailed service reports and maintenance recommendations
- Support parts identification and maintenance planning
- Promote safe working practices, including safe working at height
Skills & Qualifications of a Field Service Engineer:
- Apprentice-trained or mechanically qualified engineer with strong fault-finding skills
- Experience with industrial machinery or process equipment; recycling, waste handling, shredders or balers desirable
- Comfortable working at height and staying away from home on a regular basis
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously as part of a close-knit service team
Benefits of a Field Service Engineer:
- £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
- First 180 hours of overtime you take back in lieu
- 180+ hours are paid at 1.25
- Monday to Friday, field-based role (approx. 60% overnight and 40% within commutable distance)
- Time off in lieu for additional hours worked, plus enhanced pay for weekend call-outs
- Company van provided
- Full training and ongoing technical development
- Small, supportive team of three with plans to grow further
- Career progression within a growing engineering business
If you feel this Field Service Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.
Mechanical Engineer in Cannock employer: Maintech Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Field Service Engineer with a global leader in industrial shredding and recycling. Enjoy the autonomy of a field-based role covering the UK, with opportunities for career progression and ongoing technical development. Benefit from a competitive salary, time off in lieu for overtime, and the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment in a close-knit environment that values reliability and customer satisfaction.
