Field and Workshop Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist recruiter is seeking a Field and Workshop Engineer for a permanent, full-time role in Southampton. The ideal candidate will have a background in HGV, generator, or marine sectors and will work on high-speed engines, with responsibilities including hands-on repairs, diagnostics, and reporting activities. This position offers a salary of £35,500 along with benefits such as holidays and healthcare.

Benefits

20 days holiday (increasing after year 1)

Private health care

Non-standard pension

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Background in HGV, forklift, generator, marine, or agricultural sectors.
• Experience in hands-on engine overhauls, servicing, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Work both in workshop and field on planned and reactive tasks.
• Diagnose engine faults and perform diagnostics.
• Prepare reports and provide feedback on completed work.

Skills

Engine Overhauls

Servicing

Repairs

Diagnostics

Job description

Job Description

Position: Field and Workshop Engineer

Job ID: 1913/6

Location: Southampton

Rate/Salary: £35,500

Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hrs)

Benefits: 20 days holiday (increasing after year 1) plus BH, private health care, non-standard pension, plus more.

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The position involves working both in the workshop and in the field, servicing, repairing, overhauling, and replacing high-speed engines. This business is expanding its High-Speed repairs division, so workload is expected to grow. Currently, the role involves approximately 25% fieldwork, with plans to increase this over time.

The ideal candidate will come from an HGV, forklift, generator, marine, or agricultural background with experience in engine overhauls.

Responsibilities:

• Work both in the workshop and in the field on planned and reactive tasks.
• Hands-on experience with engine overhauls, servicing, and repairs.
• Prepare reports and provide feedback on work suggested or completed.
• Diagnose engine faults and perform diagnostics.
• Remove and replace engines.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Passport

This vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical, acting as the recruitment consultancy for this role.