Field Service Engineer - Mechanical

Rise Technical Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business seeks a Field Service Engineer for mechanical maintenance and installations across the South of England. This role offers stability, a supportive environment, and career progression with a focus on quality work in a close-knit team. Ideal candidates will have mechanical qualifications and experience, along with the willingness to travel.

Benefits

Door-to-Door Pay

Company Van

Travel Uplift

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Level 3-qualified mechanical technician with broad experience.
• Willing to travel regularly and obtain DV level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations on varied industrial equipment.
• Work mainly within an hour of Portsmouth and travel occasionally for overnight stays.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance skills

Troubleshooting

Ability to work independently

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Mechanical
40,000- 42,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Company Van + Travel Uplift + Career Progression
Portsmouth (Commutable from: Southampton, Fareham, Havant, Chichester, Gosport, Waterlooville)

Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer looking for variety, stability, and real progression?

Join a growing engineering business where no two days are the same. You'll work on-site across the South of England, enjoy job security, and benefit from long-term career development.

This company is an established provider of mechanical and electrical services, supporting a wide range of industrial clients. With 30+ engineers and steady year-on-year growth, they promote from within and offer the chance to move into leadership or project roles. You'll be joining a close-knit team that values quality work and supports long-term development.

You'll carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations on varied industrial equipment, including pumps, valves, compressors, and machine tools. The role is field-based within an hour of Portsmouth, with occasional travel further afield (accommodation and expenses paid, with a 20% uplift for working away).

This role suits a Level 3-qualified mechanical technician with broad experience, who's happy to travel, fault-find, and grow with a supportive and ambitious company.

The Role:

• Field based mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation on pumps, valves, compressors, and machine tools.
• Work mainly within an hour of Portsmouth with occasional travel and overnight stays (all expenses paid plus a 20% uplift).
• Opportunity for career progression into senior or project management roles within a growing engineering company.

The Candidate:

• Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• Broad mechanical maintenance skills with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Willingness to travel regularly and stay away from home when required, with the ability to obtain DV level security clearance.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.