Field Service Engineer – Mechanical Bias
Location: Mobile role – UK-wide travel | Pay: c£20.00 per hour (DOE) + overtime
Company van + travel + tools + expenses
Looking for a hands-on engineering role that takes you beyond the workshop and into real-world, on-site technical work?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working on complex industrial kit across the UK – including conveyors, shredders, compactors and other heavy machinery.
You’ll be installing, servicing, fault-finding and repairing a wide range of electromechanical equipment. Every site is different, and you’ll be working alongside a respected team that values independence, professionalism and problem-solving skills.
This is not just another maintenance job – it’s a career path into a niche sector, where your experience will make a visible impact.
Pay & Perks:
1. c£20 per hour (flexible depending on background)
2. Time and a half paid after 39 hours (Mon-Sat), double time on Sundays
3. Company van, phone/tablet, credit card, fuel card provided
4. Tools, PPE, uniform and hotel stays covered
5. Full-time hours (42.5/week) + overtime available
6. Progression, development and industry-specific training
7. Carry out installation, maintenance and breakdown response on recycling & handling equipment
8. Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
9. Complete service reports and worksheets on mobile devices
10. Deliver occasional operator training and support
11. Travel nationally (some overnight stays – accommodation provided)
12. Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 5)
What you’ll need:
13. Solid hands-on experience as a field service, maintenance, or electromechanical engineer
14. Comfortable working with 3-phase systems, PLCs, hydraulics and motors
15. Level 3 Electrical qualification (ideally with 16th, 17th or 18th Edition)
16. A proactive, self-sufficient approach to engineering tasks
17. Full UK driving licence (essential)
18. Experience with recycling machinery (desirable, but not essential)