Field Service Engineer Electrical bias

Staffbase Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery supplier in Halifax is seeking a Field Service Engineer with electrical bias to install, maintain, and repair vehicle wash machinery throughout the UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical engineering skills, along with a recognised qualification. Offering a competitive salary between £40K - £44K plus overtime and bonuses, this role also includes a company van, phone, and laptop, as well as 33 days of annual leave and a pension. Comfort working outdoors is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van

Phone & laptop

33 days annual leave

Pension

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical skills.
• Prior experience with vehicle wash machinery is advantageous.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine installations and commissioning.
• Attend machinery breakdowns and conduct repairs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance checks.
• Maintain accurate service visit reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Recognised electrical engineering qualification (e.g. 18th edition, HNC/NVQ 3)

Job description

Our client is a leading supplier of vehicle wash machinery and due to their continued success Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Field Service Engineer electrical bias.

We are seeking an electrical bias field service engineer who will undertake machine installations, maintenance and repair work throughout the UK.

Salary £40K -£44K +OT +Van + Bonus OTE £48K -£50K

Role

Reporting to the service manager you will be responsible for 3‑phase electrical & mechanical installation, service and repair of commercial vehicle wash equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vehicle wash machinery installation and commissioning
• Attend machinery breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repair work
• Undertake scheduled planned maintenance checks
• Ensure accurate visit reports, including details of work undertaken/completed, are recorded on the computer system

Candidate

You will be a multi‑skilled engineer with excellent electrical and mechanical engineering skills.

You will have a recognised electrical engineering qualification (e.g. 18th edition, HNC/NVQ 3) and good mechanical skills as well.

Previous work experience with vehicle wash machinery or high‑pressure wash systems would be beneficial but is not essential; training will be provided.

You will be computer literate and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be comfortable working outdoors.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 45 hours

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary £40K -£44K +OT + Bonus OTE £48K -£50K
• Company van, phone & laptop
• 33 days annual leave
• Pension
• Excellent work‑life balance routine