Pay: £41,000.00-£44,000.00 per year (basic). OTE £55,000-£65,000 (Top earners £90k-£110k).
Job Description
Field Service Engineer - Recycling & Waste Equipment
Location: UK Wide (Predominantly England) – Need to be based Glastonbury or Surrounding Areas.
Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent
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.
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
* 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: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (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)
* Overtime – Double time Sunday
* Weekend Rota – Planned work 1 in 3 Saturdays (paid)
* Additional overtime available for those who want it
* 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
Benefits
* Company car
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Work Location
On the road
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