Field Service Engineer
Waste & Recycling Machinery
Northampton NN1 1SP
Mon-Fri Day Shifts
UK and some International travel
Up to £20 per hour (experience dependent)
Realistic OTE of £55k-£60k
Company Van, Fuel Card, On-Call Rates
Are you a talented service engineer with a knack for servicing and repairing recycling or waste management machinery? If so, we want to hear from you…
My client is an established firm in the specialist waste management sector, due to continuous growth they are looking for a Field Service Engineer to install, service and maintain their equipment on various sites across the UK. The ideal candidate locations could include Northampton or surrounding counties.
Other job titles could include Service Technician, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer or Field Engineer.
The Role - Field Service Engineer
1. Conduct PPM, servicing, and fault diagnosis on-site for recycling equipment, including compactors and balers.
2. Participate in hands-on field training with our experienced engineering team, gaining valuable exposure to our equipment and reporting systems.
3. Perform warranty repairs and accurately document each service call.
4. Ensure all service reports are completed with precision.
5. Maintain correct stock levels in your service van to ensure you’re fully equipped for each job.
Candidate Requirements: Field Service Engineer:
6. Previous experience within a mobile/ field-based role.
7. Has experience of fault-finding on plant machinery - conveyors, compactors, balers, crushers or similar
8. Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems is essential.
9. Electrical fault-finding skills.
10. Flexible to travel national and international when required.
11. Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams
12. Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
13. Must have a full driving licence.
Salary / Package: Field Service Engineer
14. 39.25 hours per week: Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm, Fri: 8 am-2:30 pm
15. Salary: £17-£20 per hour depending on experience
16. On-call rota, 1 in 4 weekends
17. 29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
18. Overtime rates x1.5 (realistic OTE £55k+)
19. Company Van & Fuel card & Tools provided
20. Company Pension Scheme
21. Company Phone
22. Extensive training with long-term career progression.