Field Service Engineer

OBR Group Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to manage installation, servicing, and maintenance of specialist equipment across various locations. This mobile role requires mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and includes nationwide travel with overnight stays. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience and a full UK driving licence. The role offers competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and various benefits including a company vehicle and ongoing technical training.

Benefits

Company Vehicle + Fuel Card

Overnight stay uplift / allowance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing technical training and development

Clear career progression pathways

All tools, equipment, and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar hands-on engineering role.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide with overnight stays (1–3 nights per week).

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, install, and maintain specialist equipment across multiple locations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive breakdowns.
• Fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete accurate job sheets, reports, and all relevant documentation.
• Work independently to manage your schedule and workload effectively.
• Support project-based installations when required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Hours: Monday - Friday days only

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (Depending on experience) + Overtime Opportunities

Overtime: Paid door-to-door 1.5x anything over contracted hours (Mon–Fri) 2x on weekends

(Nationwide Travel Required, overnight stays 1–3 nights per week on average)

Benefits

• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Expenses paid
• Over night stay uplift / allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Clear career progression pathways
• All tools, equipment, and PPE provided

The Role

This is a mobile position involving travel to customer sites, carrying out installation, servicing, breakdowns, maintenance, and fault-finding on a range of specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair, install, and maintain specialist equipment across multiple locations
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive breakdowns
• Fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems
• Complete accurate job sheets, reports, and all relevant documentation
• Work independently to manage your schedule and workload effectively
• Support project-based installations when required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar hands‑on engineering role
• Strong mechanical and / or electrical fault‑finding skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationwide with overnight stays (1–3 nights per week)