Field Engineer Vehicle Wash Machinery

Staffbase Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of vehicle wash machinery is seeking a Field Engineer in the North of England. This role entails electrical and mechanical installations, maintenance, and repairs of commercial vehicle wash equipment. The ideal candidate has strong 3-phase electrical skills and a qualification in electrical engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary of £40K - £44K, overtime, a company van, and 33 days annual leave. Must be comfortable working outdoors and occasionally staying away from home.

Benefits

Company van

Phone & laptop

33 days annual leave

Pension

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Competent engineer with strong fault finding and repair skills.
• Experience with vehicle wash systems is beneficial but not essential.
• Comfortable working outdoors and willing to stay away from home occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vehicle wash machinery installation and commissioning.
• Conduct 3-phase electrical installations and repairs.
• Attend to machinery breakdowns and perform maintenance checks.
• Record accurate visit reports in the computer system.

Skills

3-phase electrical fault finding and repair

Mechanical installation

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Recognised qualification in electrical engineering (e.g., 18th edition)

Job description

Our client is a leading supplier of vehicle wash machinery and, due to their continued success, Staffbase has been appointed to recruit for the position of Field Engineer Vehicle Wash Machinery.

We are seeking an electrical bias field engineer who will undertake machine installations, maintenance and repair work throughout the North of England.

Salary £40K - £44K + OT + Van + Bonus OTE £48K - £50K

Role

The field engineer will be responsible for electrical and mechanical installation, service and repair of commercial vehicle wash equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vehicle wash machinery installation and commissioning.
• 3‑phase electrical installations and fault finding and repair (e.g., control panels, motors, sensors, relays).
• Attend machinery breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repair work.
• Undertake scheduled planned maintenance checks.
• Ensure accurate visit reports, including details of work undertaken/completed, are recorded on the computer system.

Candidate

You will be a competent engineer with excellent 3‑phase electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair skills.

Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in electrical engineering (e.g., 18th edition).

Applicants with previous work experience with vehicle wash systems would be beneficial but not essential, as training will be given.

You will be computer literate and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be comfortable working outdoors and occasionally staying away from home.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 45 hours + OT.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary £40K - £44K + OT + Bonus OTE £48K - £50K
• Company van, phone & laptop
• 33 days annual leave
• Pension
• Excellent work‑life balance and routine