Job Description
Field Service Engineer Recycling Machinery
* Location:Field Based (UK Wide Travel)
* Working Hours:Monday Friday with regular overnight stay (occasional weekends)
* Salary:From £41,000 - £60,000 per annum
* Payment:Door to Door pay
We are looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our clients growing team, supporting the service, maintenance, installation and repair of recycling machinery and waste-processing equipment across the UK. This is a hand-on, customer-facing role ideal for an engineer with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities who enjoys working independently and traveling nationwide.
About the role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and installing a wide range of machinery used in the recycling and waste-handling industry. This includes balers, compactors, shredders, separators, and conveyors. You will provide on-site support, diagnose faults, carry out refurbishments and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, maintain, repair, and install recycling and waste-processing machinery including balers, conveyors, compactors, and separators.
* Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults (motors, gearboxes, control panels, and conveyors)
* Undertake machine builds and refurbishments both in the workshop and on customer sites.
* Provide nationwide field support, including planned maintenance, breakdown callouts and new machinery installations.
* Deliver on-site customer training and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.
* Complete accurate service reports, installation records, and job documentation
* Work flexibly to support changing schedules, including regular travel and occasional overnight stays.
* Ensure all work carried out safely and in line with company and site health & Safety standards.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar hands-on experience engineering role.
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
* Experience working with recycling, agricultural, industrial or plant machinery is beneficial but not essential.
* Mechanical or Electrical qualifications (NVQ, Apprenticeship, or similar)
* Able to work independently or as part of a small team.
* Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
* Comfortable travelling around the UK with overnight stays
* Full UK driving license essential.
What we offer
* £41,000 - £60,000 per annum
* Overtime x hourly rate (weekdays & Saturday) & 2x hourly rate (Sundays)
* Company van and tools
* Company credit / fuel card
* Job security in a growing industry
* Mobile phone and iPad
* Company Pension
* 22 days holiday + 1 Additional Day After 2 years, + 1 Additional Day After 3 years and +1 after 5 years of service.
If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or send a quick message to register your interest and find out more.
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