Field Service Engineer (Mechanical)

The Abbey; Bagnall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone

Tablet

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Profit share

Life insurance

Medical insurance

EAP

Training & development

Job summary

The Abbey is seeking a hands-on Field Engineer to join our engineering team. You will service lifts, pallets, conveyors and elevators within customer sites, submit RAMS for approval, and maintain safe working practices on all tasks.

With at least 3 years of field service experience in materials handling, you will read engineering drawings, work to ISO quality standards, and support continuous improvement while communicating clearly with management and customers about schedules and overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service with materials handling equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specs.
• Familiar with quality standards and health & safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Attend sites to service lifts, pallets, conveyors and elevators.
• Prepare RAMS and obtain approvals before work武.
• Maintain company equipment including PPE, tools and vehicle.
• Support training and mentoring colleagues when required.
• Report near misses and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Reading drawings

Safety-focused

Strong communicator

Education

GCSE Maths & English

UK Driving Licence

NVQ / City & Guilds

IPAF

CSCS

First Aid trained

Tools

SAP

Office 365

ERP systems

Job description

pallets, conveyors, elevators Prepare and submit RAMS for approval prior to attending site. Complete works safely and efficiently, adhering to all health & safety standards. Produce accurate and timely site reports following each job. Maintain company equipment including PPE, tools, and vehicle. Support and assist other engineers where required. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery. Report near misses, incidents, or safety concerns promptly. Assist with training and mentoring of colleagues when required.You will work closely with management, maintaining clear communication around job schedules, site requirements, and overtime approvals.

About You

A minimum of 3 years' experience in an engineering or field service environment Experience within the materials handling industry worked with lifts, pallets, conveyors, elevators. Mechanical experience with basic electrical Strong understanding of quality standards (ISO 9001 preferred) The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. A proactive, organised, and safety-focused approach. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications & Certifications

GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths & English (Grade C / 4 or above) NVQ or City and Guilds qualified UK Driving Licence IPAF, RTITB & CSCS (or willingness to obtain) First Aid trained Competent with Microsoft Office 365 ERP system experience (SAP preferred) DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)

What's On Offer

• Up to £40,000 per year
• Company van, mobile phone & tablet
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with a Christmas shutdown)

Depending on the job, could have to stay away. A lot of the time they are getting home same day, as most customers are based in that area.

• Paid time ½ after 39 hours work
• Pension scheme
• Profit share scheme.
• Life & medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full training and ongoing development

Additional Information

While primarily
a field-based role, there may be occasional involvement in customer or supplier visits for training, investigations, or improvement projects.