Field Service Engineer

Haughey Recruitment; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company seeks a Field Service Engineer to join their assembly and after-sales team. The role involves assembling machinery and performing installation and servicing at customer sites across the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in mechanical assembly and a solid understanding of mechanical systems, coupled with a full clean driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in mechanical assembly or field service role.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery and components at the production facility.
• Travel to customer sites for equipment servicing and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Engineering drawings interpretation

Manual and power tools operation

Job description

Our engineering and manufacturing client is currently recruiting a Field Service Engineer. You will be a key member of the assembly and after-sales team. Your role will involve assembling machinery at the production facility as well as carrying out service, commissioning, and installation work at customer sites across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

Working Hours: Standard hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Flexibility: Additional hours may be required on occasion to fulfill duties, compensated in line with contractual terms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly and fitting of manufactured and purchased components.
• Interpreting and working from engineering drawings.
• Operating both manual and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ensuring the safe handling and movement of production parts.
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the production team.
• Travelling to customer sites to perform:

• Equipment servicing and repairs
• System commissioning
• Installation of shredding systems
• Inspection and diagnostics

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar mechanical assembly or field service role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and engineering drawings.
• Experience with industrial equipment or machinery assembly preferred.
• Full clean driving licence required.

Field Work & Travel:

A significant portion of this role will be field-based. You will be provided with a fully equipped company van for travel to customer sites.