Field Service Mechanical Engineer - Recycling Equipment

phs Group plc; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Virtual GP for you and your household

phs Perks retail discounts

ILM-accredited training and developing

Apprenticeship opportunities

Pension scheme and life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

phs Wastekit is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair recycling equipment across customer sites. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults and plan a balanced workload to meet SLAs.

You will travel occasionally, including overnight stays, and work closely with controllers to deliver exceptional customer service. A UK driving licence and self-motivation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• 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.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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

Fault-finding

Schematics reading

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical testing

Hydraulic systems

Independent work

Customer focus

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

phs Wastekit is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair recycling equipment across customer sites. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults and plan a balanced workload to meet SLAs.

You will travel occasionally, including overnight stays, and work closely with controllers to deliver exceptional customer service. A UK driving licence and self-motivation are essential for success.