Field Service Engineer - Recycling & Heavy Machinery
Location: UK Wide (Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Midlands, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire based)
Salary: Up to £44,000 basic; OTE: up to £57,000 per annum. Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time.
Overview
We are recruiting for a well‑established client in recycling and heavy machinery. The role is a field-based position covering sites across the UK, focusing on installation, servicing and breakdown support of recycling machinery. Strong mechanical skills and customer service are essential.
Responsibilities
* Field-based position covering sites across the UK.
* Installation, servicing and breakdown support on recycling machinery.
* Work mainly on balers and compactors (desirable).
* Additional work on shredders and other heavy machinery (desirable).
* Fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance.
* Electrical testing and diagnostics.
* Completing digital service reports.
* Occasional overnight stays (fully paid).
Machinery Experience (Desirable)
* Balers.
* Compactors.
* Shredders.
* Heavy recycling plant.
Mechanical Skills
* Hydraulics & pneumatics.
* Chains, belts & bearings.
* Pumps, valves & gearboxes.
* Welding & fabrication.
Electrical Skills
* Electrical testing.
* Sensors, relays, drives & inverters.
* PLC fault finding (desirable).
Requirements
* Background in recycling or heavy machinery.
* Field service experience.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Able to work independently.
* Strong customer service & communication skills.
* Willing to stay away overnight when required.
Package
Basic salary: Up to £44,000.
OTE: £57,000+. Overtime paid at 1.5×.
Company van, tools & work phone provided.
Door‑to‑door travel paid. Monday to Friday – Days.
Contact
Please apply or feel free to contact me via email: [email removed] OR Call on: (phone number removed).
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