Field Service Engineer

OBR Group Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide installation, servicing, and maintenance for specialist equipment across multiple locations. This mobile position requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, the ability to manage workloads independently, and a valid UK driving licence. The role involves travel nationwide with overnight stays and offers excellent benefits, including a company vehicle, ongoing training, and a competitive salary. Join us to advance your technical career!

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Paid expenses

26 days holiday

Ongoing technical training

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar hands-on engineering role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, install, and maintain specialist equipment across multiple locations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive breakdowns.
• Fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete accurate job sheets, reports, and documentation.
• Work independently to manage schedule and workload.
• Support project-based installations when required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Ability to read technical drawings

Time management

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Hours: Monday - Friday days only

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (Depending on experience) + Overtime Opportunities

Overtime: Paid door-to-door 1.5x anything over contracted hours (Mon–Fri) 2x on weekends

(Nationwide Travel Required, overnight stays 1–3 nights per week on average)

Benefits

• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Expenses paid
• Over night stay uplift / allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Clear career progression pathways
• All tools, equipment, and PPE provided

The Role

This is a mobile position involving travel to customer sites, carrying out installation, servicing, breakdowns, maintenance, and fault-finding on a range of specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair, install, and maintain specialist equipment across multiple locations
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive breakdowns
• Fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems
• Complete accurate job sheets, reports, and all relevant documentation
• Work independently to manage your schedule and workload effectively
• Support project-based installations when required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar hands‑on engineering role
• Strong mechanical and / or electrical fault‑finding skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationwide with overnight stays (1–3 nights per week)