Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a mobile position involving installation, servicing, and maintenance of specialist equipment nationwide. You will work independently, managing your workload and travelling to customer sites, with overnight stays averaging 1–3 nights a week. Benefits include a company vehicle, fuel card, technical training, and 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical skills and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Expenses Paid

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing technical training

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hands-on engineering role is essential.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills are required.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and schematics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain specialist equipment at various locations.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems as required.
• Complete job sheets, reports, and all necessary documentation.
• Manage workload effectively and independently.
• Support project installations when necessary.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Interpreting 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)