Electromechanical Field Service Engineer – Recycling Equipment (Electrical Bias)
Fully remote field based role – candidates can live anywhere South of Greater Manchester
£21 per hour + OTE (£42,588+ overtime)
A growing engineering business within the recycling and waste sector is looking to appoint a Field Service Engineer with an electrical bias to support service, breakdown and maintenance operations across the UK.
This is a role offering strong earning potential, long-term progression and the opportunity to step into a more senior, leadership-focused position.
The Role
This is a field-based position supporting a wide range of recycling and waste equipment, with a mix of hands-on engineering and responsibility.
Key responsibilities include:
• Attending breakdowns, fault finding and carrying out repairs on-site
• Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis
• Installation, commissioning and servicing of equipment
• Supporting and mentoring other engineers in the field
• Providing technical support to customers and internal teams
• Assisting with identifying repeat issues and improving service delivery
• Working closely with service leadership to support performance and growth
Equipment You’ll Work On
• Balers
• Compactors
• Conveyors
• Shredders
• Hydraulic systems
About You
• Strong electrical engineering background and Electrical qualifications essential
• Experience working on recycling, waste, plant, or similar heavy engineering equipment
• Confident fault finding across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Previous field service experience is essential
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload
• Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
• £21 per hour (£42,588+ overtime)
• 42.5 hours per week basic hours
• Field-based autonomy with support from a strong engineering team
• Opportunity to step into a more senior/lead position over time
• Stable, growing business with long-term opportunities
If you are a Field Service Engineer looking to progress into a more senior role within the recycling sector, this is a strong opportunity to take the next step.
Please send your CV ASAP