Field Service Engineer: Balers & Recycling Equipment

PHS Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Virtual GP for you and your household

phs Perks retail discounts

ILM-accredited training andDevelopment

Apprenticeship opportunities

Pension scheme and life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

phs Wastekit is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair our recycling equipment across customer sites. You will work reactively and on planned maintenance schedules, ensuring operations run smoothly and safely.

The role requires strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills, a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays when required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using electrical and hydraulic testing equipment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining balers, compactors and recycling equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Planning and managing your daily workload effectively.
• Working closely with service controllers and supervisors to deliver excellent customer service.
• Meeting service level agreements and performance targets.
• Taking ownership of engineering issues through to resolution.
• Occasional travel outside your region, including overnight stays when required.

Skills

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

phs Wastekit is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair our recycling equipment across customer sites. You will work reactively and on planned maintenance schedules, ensuring operations run smoothly and safely.

The role requires strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills, a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel, including overnight stays when required.