Salary and Benefits
£32,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience, plus company car (personal use), overtime pay, and a monthly bonus scheme.
Location
Rushden, Northamptonshire (UK-wide travel required).
Overview
An established engineering business is looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their service team. This is a great opportunity for a mechanically-biased engineer who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and working independently at customer sites across the UK. The role offers excellent earning potential through overtime, door‑to‑door travel, and a company vehicle for both business and personal use.
The Role
You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing specialist industrial machinery at customer sites nationwide. The work is varied and technical, involving fault diagnosis, breakdown response, and planned maintenance. You will work independently, ensuring equipment is returned to full working order quickly and safely.
Key Responsibilities
* Servicing and repairing industrial machinery on customer sites
* Strip down, fault‑find, and rebuild mechanical systems
* Diagnosing issues across mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
* Carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown response work
* Supporting installation and commissioning when required
* Providing on‑site technical support and customer interaction
* Completing clear and accurate service reports
About You
* Strong mechanical engineering background is essential
* Experience working with industrial machinery or similar equipment
* Basic electrical fault‑finding knowledge
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away when required
* Confident and professional when dealing with customers
Desirable
* Experience with pneumatic systems
* Electromechanical understanding
* PLC fault‑finding experience
* Relevant engineering qualification
What's On Offer
* £32,000 – £35,000 basic salary depending on experience
* Company car with fuel card available for personal use
* Door‑to‑door travel pay
* Overtime paid at 1.5x up to 30 hours and 2x thereafter
* Monthly bonus scheme
* Laptop, phone, and tools provided
* Typically 5‑10 overnight stays per month
* Varied UK‑wide work with strong autonomy
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