Field Service Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Training programme

Pension

Company vehicle

Laptop

Fuel card

Career progression

Overtime pay

Door-to-door travel time paid

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is helping a rapidly expanding industrial cleaning equipment company recruit a Field Service Engineer to cover Tonbridge and surrounding area. You will attend breakdowns, service and install equipment within a typical 1-hour radius, fault-find electrically and mechanically, and carry out repairs using a range of tools.

A full UK driving licence is required and you'll join a structured training program.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical fault finding across industrial equipment.
• Ability to service and repair complex machinery.
• Must have own driving licence and willing to travel to sites within approx. 1 hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, service and install equipment within a 1-hour radius.
• Fault-find and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
• Use tools including spanners, screwdrivers, drills, grinders and lifting equipment.
• Complete job reports and order parts as needed.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Field-based engineering

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Hand & power tools

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: £41–£42 base salary + London Weighting (£3–£4 per annum)

OTE: £50–£55+

Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Additional Pay: Door-to-door travel time paid + overtime at 1.5x

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client

Interaction Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding, rewarding and innovative organisation within the Industrial Cleaning Equipment sector to support the continued growth of its engineering team.

The Package

• 25 days' annual leave + public holidays (33 days overall)
• Full and comprehensive training in electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair across specialist industrial cleaning equipment
• Wider group company pension scheme
• Internal and external training and development, covering both products and electrical/mechanical qualifications
• 12-week structured training and onboarding programme to support your transition into the team and develop your understanding of the product range
• Company laptop
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Clear development and progression opportunities into senior and management positions
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Door-to-door travel time paid from home to site and return

The Responsibilities

• Attending breakdowns, servicing and installations across a range of industrial cleaning equipment, typically operating within a 1-hour radius of your area
• Using a range of manual and powered tools, including spanners, screwdrivers, drills and grinders
• Using lifting equipment such as lifting slings and hoists
• Using hot-working equipment including blowtorches and heat guns
• Carrying out electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Working on industrial cleaning equipment and internal combustion engines, including petrol, diesel and LPG engines
• Managing your time effectively to ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within appropriate timescales
• Completing job reports and ordering replacement parts where necessary
• Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times

The Requirements

• Previous experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing
• A good level of electrical or mechanical knowledge
• Experience in a similar engineering role, such as:
• Plant Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Hydraulic Engineer
• Pneumatic Engineer
• Mechanical Fitter
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous but are not essential
• Experience using electrical and mechanical tools
• Previous experience as a mechanical, electrical or field-based engineer
• Experience working with diesel engines and electrical diagnostic equipment
• A full UK driving licence