Field Service Engineer

Astute People; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing industrial services provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the North Yorkshire/Teesside region. This role involves servicing and repairing mechanical systems nationwide, offering a salary of £37,500, discretionary bonus, and benefits including paid accommodation and health services. The ideal candidate will have relevant mechanical engineering qualifications and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension scheme

Death in Service cover

Paid accommodation

Daily meal allowance

Access to health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship related to engineering.
• Formal qualification in mechanical engineering required.
• Full UK driving licence ideally clean.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and reactive repairs.
• Travel extensively for site work.
• Perform equipment installation and removal.
• Complete site documentation accurately.

Skills

Methodical in fault finding

Skilled in machinery installation

Strong interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Good IT skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Formal qualification in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a growing industrial services provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Field Service Engineer for its North Yorkshire/Teesside region.

The role offers a salary of £37,500, pension, discretionary annual bonus, travel expenses, and additional allowances.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Manager you will: Carry out planned servicing and reactive repairs on specialist mechanical systems installed across sites nationwide.
• Travel extensively, typically Monday to Friday, with overnight stays near client sites as required.
• Support additional technical services during quieter periods, such as inspections and assisting with other specialist engineering solutions.
• Perform equipment installation, removal, and refitting of mechanical components.
• Follow health & safety standards, working in line with method statements and risk assessments.
• Complete accurate site documentation and maintain company procedures.
• Contribute to workshop-based duties when not deployed to client sites.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship.
• Formal qualification in mechanical engineering (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence (ideally clean).
• Good IT skills, including MS Word and Excel.

Personal skills

• Methodical in fault finding and able to work well under pressure.
• Skilled in machinery installation and mechanical component fitting.
• A self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional, with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and contractors.
• Safety-conscious with sound knowledge of HSE practices.
• Flexible to travel extensively and stay away from home during the week.

Salary and benefits

• £37,500 annual salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme (matched contributions)
• Death in Service cover (4x scheme salary)
• Paid accommodation and £25 daily meal allowance when working away
• Additional allowances for late notice and Sunday working
• Company van provided for site travel
• Access to health and wellbeing services including 24/7 online GP, mental health support, dental app, and wellbeing programme

Equal opportunity

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.