Field Service engineer (Mechanical)

Employment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established machinery company in Rochdale is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer. You will undertake installation, commissioning, and maintenance tasks, with training provided initially on-site. The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, with substantial travel throughout the UK and internationally. Competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and travel allowances are offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer match

Company laptop and mobile phone

Workwear and PPE supplied

Travel allowances

Structured training program

Qualifications

• Experience in capital equipment is essential.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Commission, install, and maintain machinery and systems.
• Deliver on-site technical support.
• Supervise contractors during installations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Compile detailed technical reports after site visits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Mechanical engineering experience

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Mechanical)

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join a well-established special purpose machinery company.

Initially based on-site for approximately three months, you will undergo hands-on training and product familiarisation before embarking on extensive UK and international field assignments. You'll play a key role in installation, commissioning, servicing and technical support.

Who Would This Job Suit?

This role is ideal for a time-served mechanical engineer or technician with experience in capital equipment, particularly those who enjoy working autonomously in diverse environments.
It suits someone with strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to travel internationally, often spending several weeks away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, install, and carry out emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance on machinery and systems
• Deliver on-site technical support and operator training to customers
• Supervise contractors during major installations and service projects
• Collaborate with internal engineering and production teams to resolve site issues
• Compile detailed technical reports and recommendations following site visits

Benefits

• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer match plus complimentary life assurance
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
• Full set of workwear and PPE supplied
• UK and international travel allowances activated once deployed
• Structured training and development during initial three-month site placement

Salary

• Basic salary: £36,000 per annum
• Additional allowances applicable upon deployment