Field Service Engineer - Recycling & Heavy Machinery

Location: UK Wide (ideally 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

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established client within the recycling and heavy machinery sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their service team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically biased multi-skilled engineer who enjoys working in the field and wants long-term stability, progression and strong earning potential.

The Role

Field-based position covering sites across the UK

Installation, servicing and breakdown support on recycling machinery

Working 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 1.5x

Company van, tools & work phone provided

Door-to-door travel paid

Monday to Friday - Days

Please apply or feel free to contact me via email: OR Call on: (phone number removed)