Field Service Engineer/Equipment Engineer

Proactive Global; Slough; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company vehicle

Tools & equipment provided

Overtime opportunities

Travel allowance

Paid travel time

Training & development

Career progression

Referral scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Proactive Global is recruiting a Field Service Engineer / Equipment Engineer in Slough to service, maintain and repair Ground Support Equipment for major UK airports. You will work across workshop and customer sites, performing PPMs, fault finding, and repairs to keep equipment safe and operational in demanding aviation environments.

The role offers a competitive £38,000-£45,000 base salary, overtime, travel allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package including a company vehicle and ongoing

Formación

• Experience as Field Service/Equipment/Service Engineer or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on Ground Support Equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Service, inspect, repair and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, brake and drivetrain systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic assessments on airport support equipment.
• Ensure equipment meets safety and compliance standards.

Conocimientos

Mechanical fault-finding

Maintenance skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Hydraulics familiarity

Descripción del empleo

Field Service Engineer / Equipment Engineer

Slough
£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Travel Allowance + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer / Equipment Engineer to join a leading global provider of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance within the aviation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of airport equipment, supporting major UK airports while benefiting from industry-leading training and development opportunities.

Working between the workshop and customer sites, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, and repairing Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational in demanding aviation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on Ground Support Equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Service, inspect, repair, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, brake, and drivetrain systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic assessments on a range of airport support equipment.
• Ensure all equipment meets operational, safety, and compliance standards.
• Remove unserviceable equipment from operation and return it to service only once repairs are completed.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests when required.
• Complete maintenance records and service documentation accurately.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician, or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience working on plant machinery, vehicles, powered equipment, hydraulics, or heavy machinery.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Aviation or Ground Support Equipment experience is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer?

• £38,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary
• Overtime Opportunities
• Travel Allowance & Paid Travel Time
• Company Vehicle, Tools & Equipment Provided
• Excellent Training & Development Programmes
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Work with a Global Leader in Aviation Support Equipment

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.