Field Service Engineer

Mercury Hampton Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a Service Engineer to work with rotating equipment across the Midlands. This role offers a competitive salary up to £48,000 with optional overtime and no on-call rota. The ideal candidate will have experience in diagnostics and repairs, strong mechanical skills, and relevant qualifications. A company vehicle and opportunities for training and career development are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £48,000

Optional overtime

Company van, tools, and uniform

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with rotating equipment in industrial or engineering settings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on rotating equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and emergency breakdown support.
• Install and commission new equipment at client sites.

Skills

Experience with rotating equipment

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC)

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer - Rotating Equipment. Location: South East (Field Based). Salary: Up to £48,000 + optional overtime. Overtime: Weekdays at 1.5x | Sundays at 2x. No on-call rota; overtime is optional.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on rotating equipment (e.g., pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, compressors)


• Carry out routine maintenance, fault finding, and emergency breakdown support


• Install and commission new equipment at client sites


• Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate documentation


• Liaise with clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction


• Adhere to health & safety standards and company procedures


• Travel across the Midlands region (company vehicle provided)

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with rotating equipment in industrial or engineering settings


• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Full UK driving licence


• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent)

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £48,000


• Optional overtime: Weekdays paid at 1.5x; Sundays paid at 2x


• No on-call rota


• Company van, tools, and uniform


• Pension scheme and holiday allowance


• Opportunities for training and career development