Field Service Engineer – Recycling Equipment

PHS Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

ILM training and development

Holiday scheme 23 days + bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Job summary

phs Wastekit is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair recycling equipment across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will work reactively and on planned maintenance, ensuring operations run smoothly and customer service remains high.

The role requires fault-finding across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, with a strong focus on diagnosing issues and delivering solutions. A valid UK driving licence is essential, with occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills required.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using electrical and hydraulic testing equipment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining balers, compactors and recycling equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Planning and managing your daily workload effectively.
• Working closely with service controllers and supervisors to deliver excellent customer service.
• Meeting service level agreements and performance targets.
• Taking ownership of engineering issues through to resolution.
• Occasional travel outside your region, including overnight stays when required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Fault-finding

Read hydraulic schematics

Read electrical schematics

Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic

Independent worker

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

phs Wastekit is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair recycling equipment across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will work reactively and on planned maintenance, ensuring operations run smoothly and customer service remains high.

The role requires fault-finding across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, with a strong focus on diagnosing issues and delivering solutions. A valid UK driving licence is essential, with occasional overnight travel.