Field Service Engineer

Precision People; Leeds; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, service, and maintain recycling machinery across various sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in fault-finding on plant machinery, knowledge of hydraulic systems, and flexibility for occasional travel. Key benefits include a company van, overtime pay, and comprehensive training. This role offers a salary of £17-£20 per hour with a realistic OTE of £55k+.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel Card

Tools provided

Company Pension Scheme

29 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mobile/field-based role.
• Experience in servicing recycling or waste management machinery.
• Full driving licence and UK passport or indefinite leave.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PPM, servicing, and fault diagnosis on-site.
• Perform warranty repairs and document service calls.
• Maintain stock levels in service van for jobs.

Skills

Fault-finding on plant machinery

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Electrical fault-finding skills

Ability to interpret electrical diagrams

Flexible to travel

Tools

Service van

Tools provided

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Waste & Recycling Machinery - Leeds LS1 4DY

UK and occasional International travel

Mon-Fri Day Shifts

Up to £20 per hour (experience dependent)

Realistic OTE of £55k-£60k

Company Van, Fuel Card, On-Call Rates

Are you a talented service engineer with a knack for servicing and repairing recycling or waste management machinery? If so, we want to hear from you…

My client is an established firm in the specialist waste management sector, due to continuous growth they are looking for a Field Service Engineer to install, service and maintain their equipment on various sites across the UK. The ideal candidate location for this role is Leeds or the surrounding counties. Other job titles could include Service Technician, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer or Field Engineer.

The Role - Field Service Engineer

Conduct PPM, servicing, and fault diagnosis on-site for recycling equipment, including compactors and balers.

Participate in hands‑on field training with our experienced engineering team, gaining valuable exposure to our equipment and reporting systems.

Perform warranty repairs and accurately document each service call.

Ensure all service reports are completed with precision.

Maintain correct stock levels in your service van to ensure you’re fully equipped for each job.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a mobile / field‑based role.
• Has experience of fault‑finding on plant machinery - conveyors, compactors, balers, crushers or similar
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems is essential.
• Electrical fault‑finding skills.
• PLC knowledge desirable.
• Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams.
• Flexible to travel national and international when required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Must have a full driving licence & UK passport or indefinite leave to remain for work travel purposes.

Salary / Package

39.25 hours per week: Mon‑Thurs 8 am‑5 pm, Fri: 8 am‑2:30 pm

£17-£20 per hour depending on experience (up to £40k)

On-call rota, 1 in 4 weekends

29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Overtime rates x1.5 (realistic OTE £55k+)

Company Van & Fuel card & Tools provided

Company Pension Scheme

Contact

Company Phone

Extensive training with long‑term career progression. Interested? To apply for this Field Service Engineer position, here are your two options :

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