At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems on customer sites.
- Company: Established engineering company with a focus on innovation and customer service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime potential, company van, tools, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Regular travel across the UK and Ireland with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Enjoy autonomy while solving real-world problems across diverse machinery.
- Qualifications: Level 3 electrical/mechanical qualification and good fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Gainsborough (Workshop & Field Based)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Overtime (Realistic OTE £45,000 - £50,000)
Hours: Monday to Friday
A well-established engineering company is looking to add a Field Service Engineer to its team. This is a field-based role covering customers across the UK and Ireland. You'll spend most of your time attending customer sites carrying out fault finding, servicing, repairs, installations and commissioning work. When you're not on the road, you'll be based at the workshop in Gainsborough supporting the engineering team. This role would suit someone with a good mix of electrical and mechanical experience who enjoys problem-solving and is happy with regular travel.
Duties
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on customer machinery
- Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown visits
- Install, commission and upgrade equipment at customer sites
- Provide technical support and advice to customers when required
- Complete service reports and job documentation
- Work closely with the workshop and engineering teams
- Attend product training and develop knowledge of the machinery range
- Maintain a professional approach when working on customer sites
Requirements
- Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
- Previous experience working with electrical and mechanical systems
- Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Comfortable dealing directly with customers
- Basic IT skills including Word, Excel and service reporting systems
- Flexible approach to travel and occasional overnight stays
- Reliable, self-motivated and willing to learn
Desirable
- Previous Field Service Engineer experience
- Experience working with machinery, manufacturing equipment or automation systems
- Installation and commissioning experience
Travel
The role involves regular travel throughout the UK and Ireland. Overnight stays will be required and are usually planned in advance, although occasional short-notice travel may be needed for urgent breakdowns. Accommodation, meals, company van, fuel card, tools, mobile phone and tablet are all provided.
Package
- £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary depending on experience
- Overtime available with realistic earnings of £45,000 - £50,000+
- Company van and fuel card
- Mobile phone and tablet
- Tools provided
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- On-site parking
- Salary review following successful completion of probation
If you're looking for a varied field service role with a good amount of autonomy and the opportunity to work across a range of machinery and customer sites, we'd like to hear from you.
Field Service Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) in Gainsborough employer: Reflect Recruitment Group
Reflect Recruitment Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Grantham where safety and compliance are at the forefront of our engineering initiatives. We pride ourselves on fostering a proactive safety culture, providing our employees with ample growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, generous holidays, and a pension scheme. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the advantages of working in a supportive and thriving team.
