Field Service Engineer (Mechanical/ Electrical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) for a local patch in Bury St Edmunds. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £38,500 (OTE 45k) along with paid overtime, a company vehicle, and extensive training. Successful candidates will have a mechanical or electrical background, with hands-on experience and a full UK driving licence. You'll be responsible for servicing and maintaining compressed air systems, ensuring customer satisfaction while enjoying a work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company vehicle

Industry-leading training

Clear progression

Work-life balance

Fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing, repairing, and installing compressed air systems is essential.
• UK driving licence is required.
• Willingness to work across a local patch.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and commissioning compressed air systems.
• Diagnosing faults and attending breakdowns.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and completing documentation.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering background

Hands-on experience

Fault-finding skills

Customer communication

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Mechanical/ Electrical)

Bury St Edmunds (Local Patch across East Anglia)

Up to £38,500 (OTE 45k) + Paid overtime + Company Vehicle + Industry Leading Training + Clear Progression + Work-Life Balance + Fuel Card

Are you a Service Engineer with a mechanical/ electrical background looking for a local role offering genuine progression, cutting edge training, and an excellent work life balance with a local patch, daytime hours, and being home every evening? Do you want the opportunity to join a market‑leading business that invests heavily in its engineers through world‑class supplier training, structured development, and clear long‑term career progression.

On offer is a fantastic opening with an industry leading specialist that provides a wide range of compressed air services, from small piston units to large‑scale industrial systems. You'll receive one‑to‑one training when you start, followed by ongoing manufacturer‑led training with world‑class suppliers, ensuring you stay at the forefront of the industry.

The Role

In the role you will be responsible for servicing, repairing, installing, and commissioning compressed air systems across a local customer base. You will attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, carry out planned maintenance, complete pipework installations, and work on air treatment, nitrogen systems, vacuum pumps, and associated equipment, while maintaining high standards of documentation and customer communication.

• Service, repair, install, and commission compressed air and nitrogen systems
• Fault‑finding, breakdown response, and planned preventative maintenance
• Completing job documentation and supporting small installation projects

The Person

• Mechanical or electrical engineering background with hands‑on experience
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work a local patch

Keywords: Service Engineer, Compressed Air, Mechanical, Electrical, Field Service, Stanton, Suffolk, East Anglia, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Norwich, Thetford

Reference Number: BBBH23268

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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