Field Service Engineer​/TIG Welder

Location; UK Field Based (Head Office Walsall)

Are you a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or TIG Welder who enjoys hands-on engineering work rather than being tied to the same machine every day?

We are working with a specialist engineering business that designs, manufactures, installs and maintains industrial washing systems used within food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and industrial processing environments across the UK.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to recruit a Field Service Mechanical Engineer / tig welder to join a close-knit engineering team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One week you could be carrying out preventative maintenance on a customer's production equipment, the next you could be involved in the installation and commissioning of a new industrial washing system.

Unlike many maintenance roles, this position offers genuine variety, autonomy and the opportunity to develop specialist engineering skills while working on bespoke equipment across multiple industries.

The business has an excellent reputation for looking after its engineers, with very low staff turnover and a supportive management team who invest heavily in training and development.

Responsibilities of a Field Service Mechanical Engineer:

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on industrial washing systems across customer sites
• Perform TIG welding repairs and modifications on specialist equipment
• Support installation and commissioning projects throughout the UK
• Work on conveyors, spray systems, air knives, bin lifts and industrial washing machinery

Skills & Qualifications of a Field Service Mechanical Engineer / TIG Welder:

• Strong mechanical engineering or mechanical fitting background
• TIG welding experience essential
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, process or service environments
• Comfortable working independently and travelling to customer sites
• Mechanical maintenance, installation or service engineering experience

Benefits of a Field Service Mechanical Engineer / TIG Welder:

• Salary: £37,000
• Significant overtime available paid at 1.5x on target earnings £45,000
• Monday to Thursday: 07:15 - 16:00 Friday: 07:15 - 12:00
• Company-funded hotel accommodation when working away
• Night-out allowance and meal allowance
• Company pension
• Specialist training and development
• Opportunity to learn electrical skills
• Long-term stable role within a growing engineering business
• Varied work across multiple industries and customer sites

If you feel this Field Service Mechanical Engineer/ TIG Welder role is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.