Field Service & Installation Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical
Location: West Midlands depot (UK-wide travel required)
Pay Rate: £15.00 – £19.00 per hour DOE + overtime + paid travel + overnight allowance
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Contacts: Emily Powell | Sammy Messenger
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Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working in partnership with a respected UK manufacturer delivering large-scale air handling, ventilation and building services systems across commercial and industrial environments.
This is a hands-on, site-based role for an engineer who is comfortable with a predominantly mechanical position (approximately 70% mechanical assembly and installation), supported by electrical installation, wiring and testing (approximately 30%). Candidates must be happy working across both disciplines.
The Role
Carry out mechanical assembly, installation and fitting of large air handling and ventilation systems
Support electrical installation work including wiring, termination, testing and fault-finding
Work on motors, pumps, isolators and associated control equipment
Assist with on-site mechanical build, alignment and commissioning activities
Collaborate with fellow engineers to deliver projects safely and efficiently
Travel across the UK with regular overnight stays (overnight allowance paid)
Complete job documentation, service reports and commissioning records
Overtime & Travel
Weekdays: x1.33
Saturdays: x1.5
Sundays: x1.75
Paid door-to-door travel plus a £45 overnight allowance paid weekly. This role offers excellent earning potential for engineers who enjoy nationwide project work.
What You’ll Need
Level 3 Electrical qualification (essential)
18th Edition certification (essential)
Strong mechanical assembly or installation experience
Experience within commercial or industrial environments
Valid CSCS card (highly desirable)
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel nationwide and stay overnight when required
Comfortable working in a role that is primarily mechanical with an electrical element
What’s On Offer
Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 – £19.00 depending on experience
Regular overtime with enhanced rates
Paid door-to-door travel
£45 overnight allowance
Company van and fuel card (business use)
Life insurance from day one
Medicash healthcare plan after six months
Employee Assistance Programme
Long-term career progression with a stable UK engineering business
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, nationwide work and a practical, hands-on role combining mechanical installation with electrical support.
Interviews available immediately. Apply online with an up-to-date CV detailing your full career history