Field Service Engineer

Impact Recruitment Services; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a practical, mechanically minded individual looking to develop a career as a Field Service Engineer? Do you have experience working with plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs or construction equipment? Are you happy travelling across the UK and working outdoors? This could be an excellent opportunity to develop specialist engineering skills, with full training provided.

Impact Recruitment are currently working with a growing specialist engineering business operating within the UK tower crane industry. They are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their engineering team, supporting the erection, dismantling, servicing and maintenance of tower cranes across the UK. Previous crane experience is not essential, as full specialist training and ongoing support will be provided for the right candidate.

Location: Wellingborough (field-based, travelling throughout the UK)

Salary: £35,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) + company van, tools, paid expenses and company benefits.

Contract: Permanent

Duties

• Assist with the erection and dismantling of tower cranes at customer sites.
• Carry out servicing, maintenance and inspections of tower cranes.
• Assist with mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Support repairs and breakdown work.
• Help ensure cranes and associated equipment remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to develop your technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Liaise with site teams and customers when attending construction projects.
• Complete inspection reports and maintenance records.
• Travel to sites throughout the UK, including staying away from home when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures when working on construction sites and with lifting equipment.

Ideal Candidate

• Have a strong practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be willing and able to travel throughout the UK.
• Be comfortable staying away from home when required.
• Have a positive attitude and genuine interest in developing a career in engineering.
• Be reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.
• Be comfortable working outdoors and undertaking hands‑on, physically demanding work.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.

Desirable

• Previous experience with telehandlers, plant machinery or construction equipment.
• Background as a Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, HGV Technician, Mechanic or similar.
• CSCS or CPCS qualifications.
• Basic electrical or hydraulic knowledge.
• Previous experience working within construction, engineering or heavy equipment environments.

Benefits

• £35,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience and suitability.
• Company van provided.
• Tools and equipment provided.
• Travel expenses paid.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Full specialist tower crane training.
• Ongoing development and support from experienced engineers.
• Opportunity to gain specialist industry qualifications.
• Long-term career progression within a specialist engineering sector.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of construction projects across the UK.