Field Service Engineer - Shredders & Balers (UK-wide)

Maintech Recruitment; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Full training

Career progression

Job summary

Maintech Recruitment is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer for UK-wide cover of shredding, recycling and material handling equipment. You will be field-based, visiting customer sites across the UK, performing preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis on mechanical systems, with about 60% travel.

The role offers a home-based element, no fixed overtime, time off in lieu, company van, full training, and a small three-person team with plans to grow.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or mechanically qualified engineer with fault-finding skills.
• Experience with industrial machinery; recycling, waste handling, shredders or balers desirable.
• Comfortable working at height and staying away from home on a regular basis.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously as part of a small service team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned inspection visits and preventative maintenance across UK customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on shredders, balers and related processing equipment.
• Work on hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, drives and rotating equipment.
• Support installations, commissioning and equipment upgrades.
• Complete detailed service reports and maintenance recommendations.
• Support parts identification and maintenance planning.
• Promote safe working practices, including safe working at height.

Skills

Fault finding

Strong communication

Autonomous working

Education

Apprentice-trained or mechanically qualified engineer

Job description

Maintech Recruitment is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer for UK-wide cover of shredding, recycling and material handling equipment. You will be field-based, visiting customer sites across the UK, performing preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis on mechanical systems, with about 60% travel.

The role offers a home-based element, no fixed overtime, time off in lieu, company van, full training, and a small three-person team with plans to grow.