Field Service Engineer

BMS Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role involves servicing food processing equipment at customer sites, requiring 3 years of experience and NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering. The position offers a salary range of £35,000-£45,000 plus benefits, including overtime earnings. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a full UK Driver’s license.

Benefits

Company mobile

Company van

Pension

Private health care

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Paid door-to-door

Lucrative overtime earnings

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in service & maintenance engineering.
• Proficient in electrical & mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work in a field-based role with customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Service & maintenance of food processing equipment.
• Conduct electrical & mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Ensure customer satisfaction during field visits.

Skills

Customer service skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

• Join a market leading organisation!
• Opportunity to work with bespoke machinery, built specifically for each customer’s needs.
• Clear career progression plans & great onboarding + training.

About the Company

We’re partnered with a global market leading designer & manufacturer of processing equipment for the food industry. Known for building their own bespoke machinery solutions, they provide technological advancements to the meat processing, bakery, confectionery, dairy, convenience, pet food & rapidly growing plant-based sectors. Our client is known for setting the standard in modern day food production.

Role Overview: Field Service Engineer – Nationwide

Joining their dynamic field-based team, our client is looking for a Field Service Engineer to assist with the service & maintenance of food processing equipment at customer sites in the Bedfordshire area. The ideal candidate will have time served in the field as an engineer & is committed to delivering the highest level of customer service possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Service & Maintenance of our client’s food processing equipment at customer sites within your patch.
• Conducting both electrical & mechanical maintenance works on food processing equipment, including the checking of electrical wiring & circuits alongside the replacing of filters & bearings.
• Carrying out field service duties on a planned preventive maintenance (70%) and reactive maintenance (30%) basis.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction when visiting their sites by being as helpful, professional & proactive as possible.
• Working overtime when required & working day-to-day in the field.

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in a similar multiskilled service & maintenance engineering role (ideally field-based).
• At least NVQ Level 3 qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, HNC/HND is ideal.
• Happy with field-based travel daily & working overtime when required.
• Full & clean UK Driver’s license.
• Strong customer service & interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a similar role, within the food process industry is desirable.

Package

• £35,000-£45,000 p/a
• Company mobile
• Company van
• Pension
• Private health care
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Paid door-to-door
• Lucrative overtime earnings (average of £10,000 per annum on top of salary)

Candidate location

Luton, Milton Keynes, Watford, Aylesbury, High Wycombe