Field Service Engineer: Waste-Handling Equipment

Panda; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain our fleet of 600+ recycling and waste-handling machines across the UK, mostly within a three-hour radius of your home. You will install, service and repair compactors, balers and related equipment, travelling to customer sites as needed to minimize downtime and ensure safety and availability.

You’ll work with the Equipment team to diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and train customer staff on safe operation while keeping

Qualifications

• Experience servicing or repairing waste-handling equipment or machinery within a related industry.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• The ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic circuit diagrams.
• Experience using electrical and hydraulic testing equipment.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• The ability to carry out minor welding repairs.
• A good understanding of relevant safety standards and safe working practices.
• The confidence to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• A professional approach to customer service and communication.
• The ability to manage priorities and take ownership of problems through to resolution.
• A City & Guilds qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering, or a similar relevant qualification, would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventive maintenance on recycling and waste-handling equipment.
• Inspect, test and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Repair or replace defective parts using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Install and repair electrical wiring, electronic components and hydraulic systems.
• Reassemble and test equipment to confirm it is safe and operating correctly.
• Assist with machinery installations, including three-phase electrical connections.
• Provide repair estimates and technical updates where required.
• Complete service reports, inspection records and supporting photographic evidence.
• Train customer employees in the safe operation of equipment.
• Provide customers with technical advice and support safe operating procedures.
• Take ownership of engineering issues and work to minimise equipment downtime.
• Plan your workload effectively to maximise productivity and customer service.
• Work closely with the Equipment Operations Manager and technical support team.
• Follow customer site rules and maintain high health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Reading circuit diagrams

Independent working

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

City & Guilds in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic testing tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Panda is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain our fleet of 600+ recycling and waste-handling machines across the UK, mostly within a three-hour radius of your home. You will install, service and repair compactors, balers and related equipment, travelling to customer sites as needed to minimize downtime and ensure safety and availability.

You’ll work with the Equipment team to diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and train customer staff on safe operation while keeping