Field Service Engineer
UK-Based | Nationwide Travel
£35,000 -50,000 (Overtime Available)

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business operating within the recycling and waste processing sector. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Field Service Engineer to support their nationwide customer base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys autonomy, variety, and working on-site with customers.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of specialist recycling and materials handling equipment across the UK.

You'll play a key role in ensuring equipment uptime and delivering a high level of technical support to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Installation and commissioning of specialist machinery

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Reactive breakdown response and fault diagnosis

Mechanical and basic electrical fault finding

Working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Completing service documentation and reports

Providing on-site technical support to customers

The Ideal Candidate

Background in plant, industrial machinery, materials handling, waste, aggregates, or similar heavy equipment

Strong mechanical engineering skills (electrical knowledge beneficial)

Experience with hydraulics and conveyor-based systems advantageous

Comfortable working independently in the field

Full UK driving licence

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach

Package

Competitive basic salary

Paid overtime

Company van and fuel card

Door-to-door travel

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression opportunities