Field Service Engineer (Europe Travel)

CV Technical; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery service provider is looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their team. The role involves servicing, repairing, and modernising machinery across the UK and Europe. Candidates should have a strong mechanical or electrical background, with qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 and experience with hydraulics and pneumatics. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime at 1.5x rate

Company vehicle

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer or NVQ Level 3 preferred.
• Strong mechanical or electrical background.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and rebuild specialist machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support machinery modernisation and upgrade projects.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Welding/fabrication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Mechanical Or Electrical Bias (Full-time, Days - UK & Europe travel)

Salary: £37,500 - £41,000 + On Target Earnings £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes, Luton, Bedford, Midlands and surrounding areas
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the servicing, repair, and modernisation of specialist machinery across the UK and Europe. You will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance, as well as breakdown support, on advanced equipment. Occasional travel abroad is required (typically no more than one week away at a time).

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and rebuild specialist machinery and equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Work with hydraulics and pneumatics systems
• Perform welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG or Stick - desirable)
• Support machinery modernisation and upgrade projects
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong mechanical or electrical background
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Electrical fault-finding skills
• Welding/fabrication experience (advantageous)
• Ability to work at heights (training provided if required)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £37,500 - £41,000
• On Target Earnings of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Overtime at 1.5x rate after 8 hours
• Company vehicle (personal use included)
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Pension and life assurance
• Flexible day shifts depending on project requirements
• Ongoing training and development opportunities