Mobile Service Engineer; Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems

£32,000 - £35,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £45,000+) + Company Van#

Hours:

Monday – Friday days, weekend work and callout available at an enhanced rate

Location:

Bedford, Bedfordshire Permanent | Full-Time

Are You a Hands-On Engineer Looking for Your Next Challenge?

Interaction Recruitment are working with a leading specialist provider of hydraulic hose replacement and fluid power solutions who are looking to recruit a Mobile Field Service Engineer to join their growing Northampton team.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a wide range of engineering and maintenance backgrounds, including:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Maintenance Engineering
• Forklift Engineering
• Plant Machinery
• Agricultural Engineering
• HGV & Commercial Vehicle Maintenance
• Automotive & Vehicle Technicians
• Service & Repair Engineering
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Powered Access Equipment
• Military / REME Engineering

No previous hydraulic experience is required. Full training will be provided to engineers with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

• £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary
• Uncapped bonus scheme with realistic OTE of £45,000+
• Fully equipped company van
• Door to Door Paid
• £8,000 worth of training investment
• Overtime opportunities
• On-call payments
• Comprehensive hydraulic and product training
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Permanent position with a well-established and growing business

As a Mobile Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering a professional on-site repair and maintenance service to customers across a range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture and transport.

Working independently in a customer-facing position, you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs and help keep critical machinery and equipment operational.

• Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair hydraulic hose and fluid power equipment failures.
• Carry out on-site hose replacement, assembly and repair work.
• Deliver a fast and effective breakdown service to minimise customer downtime.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide a professional service at all times.
• Promote company products and services where appropriate.
• Maintain stock levels within the service vehicle to maximise first-time fixes.
• Complete vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
• Accurately complete service reports and technical documentation.
• Support workshop and service centre operations when required.
• Attend training courses and ongoing development programmes.

• Previous experience in a mechanical, electrical, maintenance or engineering environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Practical hands-on engineering ability.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Professional and reliable approach.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Hydraulic hose or fluid power experience.
• Mobile service engineering experience.
• Experience working on forklifts, plant machinery, HGVs, agricultural equipment, automotive systems or industrial machinery.

Full hydraulic training will be provided for candidates with transferable engineering skills and a positive attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business that offers industry-leading training, genuine career progression and strong earning potential. If you're a hands-on engineer looking for a varied field-based role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.