Field Service Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + public holidays

Training in fault finding

Pension scheme

Training and development

12-week onboarding program

Company laptop

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Clear progression paths

Overtime 1.5x

Travel time paid

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment seeks a Field Service Engineer in Guildford to service, diagnose, and repair industrial cleaning equipment. You will work Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, within a 1-hour radius of your area, and benefit from structured training and progression opportunities.

You will receive a base salary of £41k–£42k plus London weighting (£3k–£4k) and an attractive OTE of £50k–£55k, with overtime paid at 1.5x and door-to-door travel time paid.

Qualifications

• 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 (plant, maintenance or hydraulic/pneumatic).
• Experience using electrical and mechanical tools.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, servicing and installations within a 1-hour radius of your area.
• Use a range of hand and power tools to diagnose and repair faults.
• Work with lifting equipment and hot-work tools where needed.
• Carry out electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Complete job reports and order replacement parts as required.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Diagnostics

Field service engineering

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £41,(Apply online only)–£42,(Apply online only) base salary + London Weighting (£3,(Apply online only)–£4,(Apply online only) per annum)

OTE: £50,(Apply online only)–£55,(Apply online only)+

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
• Fuel card
• Clear development and progression opportunities into senior and management positions
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Door-to-door travel time paid from home to site and return

The Responsibilities

• Attending breakdowns, servicing and installations across a range of industrial cleaning equipment, typically operating within a 1-hour radius of your area
• 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 necessary
• Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times

The Requirements

• 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