Field Service Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; East Malling; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave + public holl

Full training in electrical/mechanical

Company pension scheme

Training and development

12-week onboarding programme

Company laptop

Company vehicle

Door-to-door travel time paid

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service industrial cleaning equipment and engines from petrol to LPG. You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, using a range of hand and power tools, while managing time to meet schedule and safety standards.

The role offers a 40-hour week, full-time permanent contract, and a comprehensive training programme with door-to-door travel time paid and progression opportunities into senior roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing.
• NVQ or City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Work on industrial cleaning equipment and internal combustion engines (petrol, diesel and LPG).
• Use a range of manual and powered tools to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard within timescales.
• Complete job reports and order replacement parts when needed.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Diesel engines

Field-based engineer

Driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Job description

Reference
FSETONBRIDGE Salary
£41,000 - £42,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Kent -- Tonbridge Job Type
Permanent Posted
30 October 2026

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £41,000–£42,000 base salary + London Weighting (£3,000–£4,000 per annum)
OTE: £50,000–£55,000+
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
Additional Pay: Door-to-door travel time paid + overtime at 1.5x
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client

Interaction Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding, rewarding and innovative organisation within the Industrial Cleaning Equipment sector to support the continued growth of its engineering team.

Due to ongoing expansion, they are looking for a skilled Electromechanical Engineer who is interested in learning, developing and progressing within the industrial cleaning machinery sector.

The Package

• 25 days' annual leave + public holidays (33 days overall)
• Full and comprehensive training in electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair across specialist industrial cleaning equipment
• Wider group company pension scheme
• Internal and external training and development, covering both products and electrical/mechanical qualifications
• 12-week structured training and onboarding programme to support your transition into the team and develop your understanding of the product range
• Company laptop
• Company vehicle
• Clear development and progression opportunities into senior and management positions
• Door-to-door travel time paid from home to site and return

The Responsibilities

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Using a range of manual and powered tools, including spanners, screwdrivers, drills and grinders
• Using lifting equipment such as lifting slings and hoists
• Using hot-working equipment including blowtorches and heat guns
• Carrying out electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Working on industrial cleaning equipment and internal combustion engines, including petrol, diesel and LPG engines
• Managing your time effectively to ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within appropriate timescales
• Completing job reports and ordering replacement parts where necessaryEnsuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times

The Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing
• A good level of electrical or mechanical knowledge
• Experience in a similar engineering role, such as:
• Plant Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Hydraulic Engineer
• Pneumatic Engineer
• Mechanical Fitter
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous but are not essential
• Experience using electrical and mechanical tools
• Previous experience as a mechanical, electrical or field-based engineer
• Experience working with diesel engines and electrical diagnostic equipment
• A full UK driving licence

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including:

• Finance & IT
• Technical & Engineering
• Commercial
• Hospitality

We offer both temporary and permanent recruitment support.