Field Service Engineer - Leeds/York

Talentmark; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a recycling solutions company on a permanent basis. You will install, service, and repair waste recycling equipment at client facilities across the UK, with mobility and travel a core part of the role.

This role suits an experienced engineer from heavy/industrial environments with strong hydraulic fault-finding skills and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with proven mobile field experience.
• Background working in heavy/industrial environments; direct experience in waste or recycling equipment is an advantage.
• Strong hydraulic fault-finding skills with the ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to interpret installation documentation drawings. Knowledge of PLCs is desirable.
• Confidence working in client-facing environments with good communication skills.
• 17th Edition Electrical qualification is desirable.
• Full UK driving license (with no more than 6 penalty points).

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of waste recycling equipment at client facilities.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and attending reactive breakdowns in line with company service level agreements.
• Perform warranty repairs, maintain accurate attendance reports, and manage job documentation.
• Participate in an on-call weekend rota (1 in 4 weekends) to support urgent customer needs.
• Maintain accurate van stock levels and strictly adhere to company health and safety policies.

Skills

Field service experience

Heavy industrial environment

Hydraulic fault finding

Electrical/hydraulic schematics

Installation drawings interpretation

PLCs knowledge

Client-facing communication

17th Edition Electrical

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Field Service Engineers to join a recycling solutions company on a permanent basis.

Salary: Competitive depending on experience, plus company work van, tools, workwear, and fuel card.

Location: The ideal candidate for this role will be based in and around the York or Leeds area with flexibility to travel across the UK as required.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the install, reactive repairs, and planned maintenance on equipment within the recycling industry.

This role will be ideally suited to an experienced Engineer from a heavy industrial machinery background, who enjoys working independently and out in the field in a mobile role.

Key duties will include:

• Installation and commissioning of waste recycling equipment at client facilities.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and attending reactive breakdowns in line with company service level agreements.
• Perform warranty repairs, maintain accurate attendance reports, and manage job documentation.
• Participate in an on-call weekend rota (1 in 4 weekends) to support urgent customer needs.
• Maintain accurate van stock levels and strictly adhere to company health and safety policies.

Your Background and Skills:

• Time served engineer with proven mobile field experience.
• Background working in heavy/industrial environments; direct experience in waste or recycling equipment is an advantage.
• Strong hydraulic fault-finding skills with the ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to interpret installation documentation drawings. Knowledge of PLCs is desirable.
• Confidence working in client-facing environments with good communication skills.
• 17th Edition Electrical qualification is desirable.
• Full UK driving license (with no more than 6 penalty points).