Field Service Mechanical Engineer

Field Service Mechanical Engineer

Location: West Horndon, Essex, with regional travel
Salary: £37,000 to £47,000 per annum DOE + uncapped overtime
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Field Service Mechanical Engineer to join an established engineering business based in West Horndon, Essex.

This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary, uncapped overtime, private healthcare and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. You will work across customer sites and the workshop, carrying out mechanical repairs, maintenance, installation and commissioning on heavy industrial equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out repairs, overhauls and preventative maintenance on heavy rotating equipment including turbines and industrial pumps

• Diagnose and rectify complex mechanical faults

• Work on gearboxes, cooling systems, conveyors, valves and other balance of plant equipment

• Carry out precision alignment and measurement using equipment such as micrometers and dial indicators

• Complete technical service reports and communicate findings to customers and project teams

• Support planned projects, site outages, installations and commissioning

• Travel regionally and work away from home when required

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical engineering qualification such as NVQ, ONC, HNC or equivalent experience

• Proven experience in heavy mechanical engineering, fault finding and repairs

• Experience with mechanical installation, maintenance or plant commissioning

• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Ability to pass required site security clearances

• Self-motivated and comfortable working in demanding industrial environments

Who Might Suit This Role

This role would suit an experienced Field Service Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Technician or Plant Engineer.

Experience within power generation, process engineering, aggregates, heavy plant or industrial maintenance would be particularly relevant.

Benefits

• £37,000 to £47,000 salary DOE

• Uncapped overtime

• Annual performance bonus

• Private healthcare

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company vehicle, PPE, tools and tablet provided

• Ongoing technical training and professional development

• Long-term progression within an established engineering group