Field Service Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Compact Plant industry is seeking a qualified electromechanical engineer to join their expanding engineering team in Bedfordshire. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, along with opportunities for training and progression. The successful candidate will be responsible for solving breakdowns, servicing machinery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Occasional overnight stays with allowances

Qualifications

• Good level of electrical or mechanical knowledge.
• Experience using electrical and mechanical tools.
• Previous experience in similar roles as a plant engineer or maintenance engineer.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, service, and PPMs on industrial compactor systems.
• Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Repair and service

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

MIG/TIG welding

Education

Full UK driver's license

Tools

Manual hand tools

Electrical hand tools

Lifting equipment

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Overview

Reference
444637 Salary
£33,000 - £45,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Bedfordshire -- Luton Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, May 8, 2025

About the Client:
Interaction Technical has partnered with a rapidly expanding, innovative organization based in Bedfordshire to support the growth of their engineering team. Due to continuous growth, we are seeking a skilled electromechanical engineer interested in learning, developing, and progressing within the Compact Plant industry.

Benefits Package:

28 days annual leave including bank holidays + 1 additional day per year (up to 25 days + bank holidays)

Laptop, company vehicle, fuel card, company credit card

Company pension scheme

Training and development within the industry

Occasional overnight stays (paid subsidiaries, food & drink allowance)

Operate within a 1.5-hour radius of your location with door-to-door paid

Opportunity for training and progression to a senior role

Key Responsibilities:

Attend breakdowns, service, and PPMs on various industrial-scale compactor systems within the waste management industry

Use manual hand tools (spanners, screwdrivers), electrical hand tools (powered drills, grinders), lifting equipment (slings, hoists), and hot working tools (blowtorch, heat guns)

Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical fault finding alongside elements of hydraulic systems

Manage time effectively to ensure work is carried out to a high standard in a timely manner

Update job reports and order parts when necessary

Ensure health & safety procedures are followed

Requirements:

Experience in electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service

Previous experience with MIG/TIG welding is advantageous but not essential

Good level of electrical or mechanical knowledge; similar roles could include plant engineer, maintenance engineer, hydraulic engineer, pneumatic engineer, mechanical fitter, forklift engineer

Experience using electrical and mechanical tools

Previous experience as a mechanical, electrical, or field-based engineer, with knowledge of hydraulic systems/hoses, mechanical fault finding & repair, and basic electrical work

Full UK driver's license

Thank you for your time, and we hope to speak with you soon.

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