Field Service Engineer (Garage Equipment)

First Military Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to address and rectify equipment issues in automotive workshops. The position requires travel to various locations to service equipment such as car lifts and MOT testing gear, emphasizing customer satisfaction and compliance with safety standards. Suitable candidates, including ex-military personnel, will have relevant trade qualifications and a clean UK driving license along with strong mechanical and customer service skills.

Benefits

Uncapped overtime and competitive salary

Company vehicle

Health & wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in field service environment.
• Full clean UK driving license essential.
• Good educational background.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on garage equipment.
• Manage van stock to meet first-time fix targets.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Pneumatic skills

Communication

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Job description

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Client:

First Military Recruitment

Location:

Sutton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

First Military Recruitment is currently seeking a Field Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. This role involves responding to workshop garage equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and rectifying equipment issues to ensure customer compliance and productivity. You will travel to large-scale commercial and industrial vehicle workshops within your area, working on equipment such as car lifts, MOT testing equipment, air compressors, wheel alignment, tyre changers, wheel balancers, and other automotive equipment.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and installations on garage equipment including vehicle lifts, wheel & tyre equipment, brake testers, gas analysers, and smoke testers.
• Accurately complete and submit paperwork in line with quality systems.
• Comply with health and safety laws and regulations.
• Manage van stock to meet first-time fix targets.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop skills to maintain high work standards.
• Be prepared for occasional overnight stays and overtime work as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant trade qualifications and a good educational background.
• Experience in a field service environment, working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical garage equipment.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions to standards.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends.
• Self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Good communication skills for interacting with colleagues and customers.
• Knowledge of the regional geography is advantageous.
• Full clean UK driving license is essential.

Benefits:

• Uncapped overtime and competitive salary.
• Expenses, company vehicle, workwear/PPE, PDA and tablet, health & wellbeing programs, and more.
• Training, development, pension, cycle scheme, long service awards, holiday entitlement, and mental health support.