Field Service Engineer - Reading/Oxford

Talentmark; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

Fuel card

Workwear

Job summary

Talentmark is recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a recycling solutions company on a permanent basis. The role involves installation, reactive repairs, and planned maintenance across the UK, with a focus around Oxford/Reading and travel as required.

You will be responsible for installing and commissioning waste recycling equipment, performing PPMs, attending breakdowns, and maintaining accurate reports. On-call weekends (1 in 4) are required, with health and safety compliance emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience as a field engineer in heavy industrial or recycling equipment.
• Strong hydraulic fault-finding and ability to read electrical schematics.
• Full UK driving license with up to 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and work at client sites.
• 17th Edition Electrical qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission waste recycling equipment at client sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to reactive breakdowns.
• Carry out warranty repairs and maintain service reports.
• Manage van stock and adhere to health and safety policies.
• Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 4 weekends).

Skills

Field service

Mobile engineer

Hydraulic faults

Electrical schematics

PLC knowledge

Client communication

UK driving license

Education

17th Edition Electrical

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Field Service Engineers to join a recycling solutions company on a permanent basis.

Salary: Competitive depending on experience, plus company work van, tools, workwear, and fuel card.

Location: The ideal candidate for this role will be based in and around the Oxford or Reading area with flexibility to travel across the UK as required.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the install, reactive repairs, and planned maintenance on equipment within the recycling industry.

This role will be ideally suited to an experienced Engineer from a heavy industrial machinery background, who enjoys working independently and out in the field in a mobile role.

Key duties will include:

• Installation and commissioning of waste recycling equipment at client facilities.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and attending reactive breakdowns in line with company service level agreements.
• Perform warranty repairs, maintain accurate attendance reports, and manage job documentation.
• Participate in an on-call weekend rota (1 in 4 weekends) to support urgent customer needs.
• Maintain accurate van stock levels and strictly adhere to company health and safety policies.

Your Background and Skills:

• Time served engineer with proven mobile field experience.
• Background working in heavy/industrial environments; direct experience in waste or recycling equipment is an advantage.
• Strong hydraulic fault-finding skills with the ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to interpret installation documentation drawings. Knowledge of PLCs is desirable.
• Confidence working in client-facing environments with good communication skills.
• 17th Edition Electrical qualification is desirable.
• Full UK driving license (with no more than 6 penalty points).