Field Service Engineer

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the automotive sector is looking for a Field Service Engineer to provide hands-on service and maintenance of premium automotive equipment across Southern England. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic skills and be self-motivated with a customer-first mindset. This role offers a competitive salary with benefits like a company van, training, and the freedom to manage your work schedule with a mix of field and home office work.

Benefits

Fully equipped company van

Pension & healthcare

Tax-free lunch allowance

Monday to Friday - no weekends

Premium product training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering background.
• Field service experience preferred, but transferable skills accepted.
• Health & safety aware with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate, and maintain automotive equipment at customer sites.
• Install new equipment and deliver start-up training.
• Support the Technical Sales team with product demonstrations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Premium Automotive Equipment

Typical Earnings: Around £37,000 (base + bonus) - with potential to earn more

Benefits

• Fully equipped company van
• Pension & healthcare
• Tax-free lunch allowance (~£1,160/year)
• Monday to Friday - no weekends
• Premium product training and ongoing support

4 days per week in the field, one office day per week (this can be home office based)

Location

Field-based across Southern England. Ideal home locations include:

• Oxfordshire
• Buckinghamshire
• Berkshire
• Gloucestershire
• Essex
• Kent
• Milton Keynes
• Oxford
• Banbury
• Reading
• Swindon
• Chelmsford
• Maidstone
• Bristol
• High Wycombe
• Basingstoke

Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You

• Work hands-on with premium automotive equipment, applying your mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic skills in real-world settings
• Join a market-leading brand with a reputation for quality, innovation, and excellent customer service
• Enjoy variety and independence - every day is different, with travel across the region and occasional overnight stays
• Receive top-class training and support to help you transition confidently into the automotive sector
• Be part of a company culture that values professionalism, pride in workmanship, and mutual support

This is a great fit for a field-based engineer who enjoys solving problems on site, working independently, and making a visible impact.

The Role

• Service, calibrate, and maintain automotive equipment at customer sites
• Install new equipment and deliver start-up training
• Support the Technical Sales team with product demonstrations
• Complete admin tasks and update the CRM system
• Spot opportunities to grow service, training, and repair business

Who We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering background
• Field service experience preferred (but not essential if you have transferable skills)
• Health & safety aware, with a customer-first mindset
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel daily with some overnight stays
• No automotive experience? No problem. We welcome candidates from construction equipment, agricultural machinery, off-highway, marine, commercial vehicle, or capital equipment sectors.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and organised
• Able to manage your own time and workload
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Professional, customer-focused, and proud of your work

Register Your Interest

If this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruiter at Glen Callum Associates Ltd, or call Kayleigh for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).

Job Reference: 4288KBC - Field Service Engineer

Glen Callum Associates specialises in automotive recruitment, connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations worldwide. Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we're here to support you.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.