Field Service Mechanical Engineer – UK Travel & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Overnight allowances

Stay-away payments

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Escape Recruitment is assisting an established engineering business to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. The role involves installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites across the UK.

Based in Bournemouth with regular UK travel and overnight stays, you will receive ongoing training and genuine long-term career development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Mechanical fitting

Travelling

Problem solving

Education

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

City & Guilds or equivalent Mechanical qualification

Job description

Escape Recruitment is assisting an established engineering business to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. The role involves installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites across the UK.

Based in Bournemouth with regular UK travel and overnight stays, you will receive ongoing training and genuine long-term career development within a supportive team environment.