Pay: £41,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Field Service Engineer – Recycling & Waste Equipment
Location: UK Wide (Predominantly England)- Need to be based Glastonbury or Surrounding Areas
Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 basic | OTE £55,000 – £65,000 (Top earners £90k–£110k)
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.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our experienced Service Team.
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 include (but are not limited to):
* 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: 8:00am – 4:30pm (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)
· Double time – Sundays
Weekend Rota:
· Planned work 1 in 3 Saturdays (paid)
· Additional overtime available for those who want it
Benefits include:
* 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Work Location: On the road