Field Service Fitter

Escape; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Overnight allowances

Ongoing training

Job summary

Escape Recruitment is partnering with an established engineering business to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its service team. This hands-on role involves installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist equipment at customer sites across the UK, with regular overnight stays.

The package includes a competitive salary up to £38,000 with an OTE up to £55,000, annual bonus, overnight allowances, pension, life assurance and 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus ongoing

Qualifications

• This role requires a recognised mechanical apprenticeship and a mechanical qualification.
• Strong fault-finding, fitting and maintenance experience on mechanical equipment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning mechanical equipment at customer sites.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs.
• Mechanical fault finding and diagnosis.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical docs.
• Travelling throughout the UK with overnight stays and liaising with customers.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance experience

Reading drawings

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship

City & Guilds (mechanical)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Nottingham

35,000 - 38,000

55,000 OTE + Bonus + Overnight Allowances + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Mechanical Engineer / Field Service Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and travelling to customer sites?

Escape Recruitment is working with an established engineering business that is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of technically interesting projects while receiving ongoing training and genuine long-term career development.

This role offers plenty of variety, with time spent installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites throughout the UK.

The Role

• Installing and commissioning mechanical equipment on customer sites
• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs
• Mechanical fault finding and diagnosis
• Conducting site inspections and producing survey reports
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Working closely with customers and colleagues to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Travelling throughout the UK, including regular overnight stays
• Supporting workshop activities when required

What We're Looking For

• A recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds or equivalent Mechanical qualification
• Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
• Excellent fault-finding skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A flexible approach to travelling and staying away when required

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with realistic earnings up to 55,000 OTE
• Annual bonus
• Overnight allowance and additional stay‑away payments
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Supportive team environment

If you're looking for a varied field-based engineering role with excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.