Field Service Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Position: Field Service Engineer - Mechanical Bias (Permanent)
Field Service Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Location:

Mobile role - UK-wide travel | Pay: c £20.00 per hour (DOE) + overtime
Company van + travel + tools + expenses

Looking for a hands-on engineering role that takes you beyond the workshop and into real-world, on-site technical work?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working on complex industrial kit across the UK - including conveyors, shredders, compactors and other heavy machinery.

You'll be installing, servicing, fault-finding and repairing a wide range of electromechanical equipment. Every site is different, and you'll be working alongside a respected team that values independence, professionalism and problem-solving skills.

This is not just another maintenance job - it's a career path into a niche sector, where your experience will make a visible impact.

Pay & Perks:

c £20 per hour (flexible depending on background)

Time and a half paid after 39 hours (Mon-Sat), double time on Sundays

Company van, phone/tablet, credit card, fuel card provided

Tools, PPE, uniform and hotel stays covered

Full-time hours (42.5/week) + overtime available

Progression, development and industry-specific training

What you'll be doing:

Carry out installation, maintenance and breakdown response on recycling & handling equipment

Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems

Complete service reports and worksheets on mobile devices

Deliver occasional operator training and support

Travel nationally (some overnight stays - accommodation provided)

Participate in an on-call rota (1 in
5)

What you'll need:

Solid hands-on experience as a field service, maintenance, or electromechanical engineer

Comfortable working with 3-phase systems, PLCs, hydraulics and motors

Level 3 Electrical qualification (ideally with 16th, 17th or 18th Edition)

A proactive, self-sufficient approach to engineering tasks

Full UK driving licence (essential)

Experience with recycling machinery (desirable, but not essential)

Interested? Apply now with your CV - or reach out for a confidential chat.

You don't need to have recycling sector experience - if you've worked with heavy machinery or industrial equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

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