Field Service Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone & tablet

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life & medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Full training and ongoing development

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the Midlands and broader UK. This field-based role involves on-site servicing of lifts, pallets, conveyors and elevators, ensuring adherence to safety standards and schedules.

You will prepare RAMS, compile site reports, maintain equipment and support peers while seeking continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in engineering or field service, a UK driving licence and relevant safety certifications, with

Qualifications

• Three years in an engineering or field service environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong safety focus and proactive approach.
• Good communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned site works and servicing activities to meet customer requirements.
• Work with lifts, pallets, conveyors and elevators.
• Prepare RAMS for approval before site attendance.
• Complete works safely and file timely site reports.
• Maintain company equipment, PPE, tools and vehicle.
• Support other engineers and mentor colleagues when required.
• Identify improvements in service delivery.

Skills

Field service experience

Read engineering drawings

Safety-focused

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Midlands and UK)

Full Time | Permanent | £40,000 per year |

Covering UK AND Scotland, want someone based in the Midlands, most of customers and clients in this area.

Core Hours

Mon-Thu, 08:00 - 16:30 and Fri, 08:00 - 15:30

Saturdays 0-2 per month based on customer demand and resource.

Sundays Occasional

Nights up to 50 nights 6:00PM-6:30AM based on customer demand with £200 per night shift allowance Inc. Rest Day

A well-established and growing engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join its service team, supporting customers across the Midlands.

This is a field-based role where you will be responsible for conducting site works and servicing activities safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed schedules, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will:

• Deliver planned site works and servicing activities to meet customer requirements.
• Working with lifts, pallets, conveyors, elevators
• Prepare and submit RAMS for approval prior to attending site.
• Complete works safely and efficiently, adhering to all health & safety standards.
• Produce accurate and timely site reports following each job.
• Maintain company equipment including PPE, tools, and vehicle.
• Support and assist other engineers where required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Report near misses, incidents, or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with training and mentoring of colleagues when required.
• You will work closely with management, maintaining clear communication around job schedules, site requirements, and overtime approvals.

About You

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in an engineering or field service environment
• Experience within the materials handling industry worked with lifts, pallets, conveyors, elevators.
• Strong understanding of quality standards (ISO 9001 preferred)
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A proactive, organised, and safety-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications & Certifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths & English (Grade C / 4 or above)
• UK Driving Licence
• IPAF, RTITB & CSCS (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid trained
• Competent with Microsoft Office 365
• ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
• DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)

What's On Offer

• Up to £40,000 per year
• Company van, mobile phone & tablet
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with a Christmas shutdown)
• Depending on the job, could have to stay away. A lot of the time they are getting home same day, as most customers are based in that area.
• Paid time ½ after 39 hours work
• Pension scheme
• Profit share scheme.
• Life & medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full training and ongoing development

Additional Information

While primarily a field-based role, there may be occasional involvement in customer or supplier visits for training, investigations, or improvement projects.