Field Service Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Major Recruitment; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a growing team, working across the UK on complex industrial machinery. This role involves installing, servicing, and repairing electromechanical equipment. Candidates should have solid hands-on experience and a Level 3 Electrical qualification, with a proactive approach to engineering tasks. Excellent pay package with career development and industry-specific training included.

Benefits

Company van

Tools and PPE provided

Flexible pay based on experience

Time and a half paid after 39 hours

Industry-specific training

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience as a field service, maintenance, or electromechanical engineer.
• Comfortable working with 3-phase systems, PLCs, hydraulics and motors.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and respond to breakdowns on recycling and handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Complete service reports using mobile devices.

Skills

Hands-on field service experience

Knowledge of PLCs and 3-phase systems

Problem-solving skills

Self-sufficient approach

Education

Level 3 Electrical qualification

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Recycling machinery

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Mobile role - UK-wide travel | Pay : c£20.00 per hour (DOE) + overtime

Company van + travel + tools + expenses

Looking for a hands‑on engineering role that takes you beyond the workshop and into real‑world, on‑site technical work?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working on complex industrial kit across the UK – including conveyors, shredders, compactors and other heavy machinery.

You’ll be installing, servicing, fault‑finding and repairing a wide range of electromechanical equipment. Every site is different, and you’ll be working alongside a respected team that values independence, professionalism and problem‑solving skills.

This is not just another maintenance job – it's a career path into a niche sector, where your experience will make a visible impact.

Pay & Perks

• c£20 per hour (flexible depending on background)
• Time and a half paid after 39 hours (Mon‑Sat), double time on Sundays
• Company van, phone/tablet, credit card, fuel card provided
• Tools, PPE, uniform and hotel stays covered
• Full‑time hours (42.5 / week) + overtime available
• Progression, development and industry‑specific training

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out installation, maintenance and breakdown response on recycling & handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Complete service reports and worksheets on mobile devices
• Deliver occasional operator training and support
• Travel nationally (some overnight stays – accommodation provided)
• Participate in an on‑call rota (1 in 5)

What you’ll need

• Solid hands‑on experience as a field service, maintenance, or electromechanical engineer
• Comfortable working with 3‑phase systems, PLCs, hydraulics and motors
• Level 3 Electrical qualification (ideally with 16th, 17th or 18th Edition)
• A proactive, self‑sufficient approach to engineering tasks
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Experience with recycling machinery (desirable, but not essential)

Interested? Apply now with your CV – or reach out for a confidential chat.

You don’t need to have recycling sector experience – if you’ve worked with heavy machinery or industrial equipment, we’d love to hear from you.

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