Field Service Engineer

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer. This role involves diagnosing and repairing high-performance machinery in technical environments. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or significant experience, plus strong diagnostic capabilities in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Benefits include competitive salary, medical plans, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Medical & dental cash plan

Life assurance & contributory pension

Branded uniform & PPE

Ongoing technical training

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work independently across field environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite technical support and engineering solutions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues.

Skills

Diagnostic capabilities across mechanical systems

Diagnostic capabilities across electrical systems

Diagnostic capabilities across hydraulic systems

Strong customer focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Land-based Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Manchester or Liverpool

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering network supporting advanced heavy duty machinery used across construction, infrastructure and industrial environments.

This position involves diagnosing, servicing and repairing high performance tracked and wheeled machinery and you will be working with sophisticated hydraulic, mechanical and electronic systems in a fast paced, technical field environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver onsite technical support and engineering solutions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault finding on complex machinery.
• Complete all work to exacting standards and within agreed timeframes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues.
• Maintain exceptional standards of safety, compliance and equipment care.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring service excellence.
• Support and mentor junior engineers/apprentices where required.

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Land-based Engineering or 10+ years' experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic capabilities across mechanical, electrical & hydraulic systems.
• Relevant certification (e.g. CPCS/plant ticket or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently across field environments.
• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Medical & dental cash plan
• Life assurance & contributory pension
• Branded uniform & PPE
• Ongoing technical training & specialist machinery certifications

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250 for full details. We are actively seeking candidates for Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.