Field Service Engineer – Recycling & Waste Equipment
Location: UK Wide (Predominantly England)- Need to be based Glastonbury or Surrounding Areas
Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 basic | OTE £55,000 – £65,000 (Top earners £90k–£110k)
The Company
We are a specialist engineering company providing comprehensive engineering services to the Recycling and Waste industry. Our expertise spans the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of a wide range of waste and recycling equipment across the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our experienced Service Team.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of service and installation activities on recycling and waste processing equipment. This is a hands-on role that offers excellent earning potential and long-term career progression.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Mechanical and electrical fault finding
Installation and commissioning of plant and equipment
Working on conveyor systems, balers, and sorting machinery
Electrical fault finding on control panels, three-phase motors, inverters, and drives
Planning and managing your own workload, including PPMs
Working independently and as part of a wider service team
Staying away overnight when required (more time at home than away overall)
Skills & Qualifications (Essential)
Engineering or manufacturing background
Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent – Level 3+) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical & electrical)
Desirable:
Previous experience within the waste or recycling industry
Travel & Working Pattern
UK-wide coverage, with the majority of work based in England
On average, 3 nights per week staying away (varies depending on project requirements)
Hours, Pay & Benefits
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch)
Hourly Rate: £14 – £15 per hour (£41,000 – £44,000 basic salary)
Overtime:
Time and a half – Monday to Saturday (including early starts and late finishes)
Double time – Sundays
Weekend Rota:
Planned work 1 in 3 Saturdays (paid)
Additional overtime available for those who want it
Benefits include:
22 days holiday + bank holidays- Increases with service up to 25 days + bank holidays
Company van (limited personal use available, subject to discussion)
Standard sick pay
Government pension scheme
Genuine career progression opportunities
If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or