Workshop & Field Service Mechanical Engineer

Service Engineer

This permanent role is based at their Head Office, with responsibilities covering various sites and installations across the UK, primarily in the southeast region.

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment, including large turbines and a range of pumps.
• Conduct maintenance on auxiliary and balance of plant (BOP) equipment such as gearboxes, coolers, conveyors, and valves.
• Utilize measuring equipment like micrometers and alignment tooling.
• Complete workshop and field service activities, including detailed reports on findings, condition assessments, and recommendations.
• Communicate technical information effectively to peers and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Diagnose mechanical equipment issues within the heavy engineering sectors.
• Conduct defect repairs and routine maintenance on commercial and heavy industry machinery to meet manufacturer standards and legal requirements.
• Identify and resolve faults independently on mechanical systems.
• Assist and lead planned projects and outages as needed.
• Manage work schedules efficiently.

• Mechanical qualifications such as ONC, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fault finding, repair, installation, and commissioning.
• Strong customer service skills and effective communication abilities, both verbally and in writing.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A full, preferably clean, driving licence is essential.
• Ability to pass security clearances.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience in heavy engineering sectors are critical.

• Experience in the power generation sector, particularly with prime movers and BOP.
• OEM pump or turbine experience.
• A strong background in rotating equipment.
• Strong technical abilities, including measuring and reporting skills.
• Good physical fitness due to the demands of the job.
• Availability for callouts on a 1 in 5 basis.

• Annual bonus and healthcare benefits.
• 28 days of annual leave plus statutory/bank holidays.
• 40‑hour workweek during normal office hours (Monday to Friday).
• Vehicle, uniform, PPE, tablet, and tools provided.
• Uncapped overtime structure.
• Statutory pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.