Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to maintain critical infrastructure. This hands-on role involves fault finding, repairs, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment processes, ensuring the reliability of essential equipment.

Qualifications

• Completed a full mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Background in mechanical servicing within the water, utilities, or process plant industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and fault diagnosis on water treatment assets.
• Support reliability and uptime of equipment crucial to water quality and distribution.
• Keep accurate service reports and adhere to all health & safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Preventative Maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer – Water Industry

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with a passion for the water industry? We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our client, helping to maintain critical infrastructure that keeps water flowing across the region.

About the Role:

In this hands-on position, you'll carry out fault finding, repairs, and planned maintenance on equipment and vital components in water and wastewater treatment processes.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 40-hour week
• Overtime:
• Weekdays: Time and a half
• Weekends / Emergency call-outs after 6 PM: Double time

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical maintenance and fault diagnosis on water treatment assets
• Support reliability and uptime of equipment crucial to water quality and distribution
• Keep accurate service reports and adhere to all health & safety regulations
• Build positive relationships with clients in the water sector

Ideal Candidate:

• Completed a full mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Background in mechanical servicing within the water, utilities, or process plant industry
• Confident in fault finding and preventative maintenance
• Eager to learn and develop within a specialist sector