Field Services Engineer ID49271

Humand; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based

Technical training

Career progression

Travel opportunities

International assignments

Job summary

Humand is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover the UK from a home-based base. You will maintain, install, commission, and service a range of industrial pumping and rotating equipment across regional and national sites.

You will work with customers to diagnose issues, deliver practical solutions, and train operators. The role offers strong progression into international field service paths and opportunities for technical development.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ 3/4, HNC or equivalent).
• Several years of field service or maintenance experience.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities. Excellent customer facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, installation, and commissioning on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose faults and provide remote and on-site technical support.
• Train operators and site personnel on equipment operation.
• Build strong relationships with customers across the UK.

Skills

Field service experience

Problem solving

Customer facing communication

Electrical qualifications

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Commercial awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Home-Based | UK Regional & National Travel | Career Development Opportunities

Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges on-site?

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping critical equipment running at its best?

Would you like a role that combines hands‑on engineering, customer interaction, and long‑term career progression?

Our client is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a highly respected engineering services team supporting customers across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys variety, independence, and the satisfaction of delivering exceptional service directly to customers.

The Opportunity

Working from home and covering regional and national customer sites, you’ll play a key role in maintaining, installing, commissioning, and supporting a wide range of industrial pumping and rotating equipment. No two days are the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects while building strong customer relationships.

This role offers excellent exposure to advanced mechanical and electrical systems, with opportunities for further training and future progression into more specialist and international field service positions.

Why This Role Is Great

• Take ownership of preventative maintenance and fault‑finding activities on critical customer equipment.
• Install, commission, and optimise industrial pumping and rotating machinery.
• Develop your expertise in diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues.
• Work closely with customers to deliver outstanding technical support and service.
• Train operators and site personnel on equipment operation and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering specialists to solve complex technical challenges.
• Influence continuous improvement through customer feedback and technical insight.
• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy while being supported by an experienced engineering team.

About You

You may already be working as a:

• Field Service Engineer
• Service Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Pump Engineer
• Rotating Equipment Engineer

You’ll likely bring experience in some of the following areas:

• Mechanical engineering, maintenance, installation, or commissioning.
• Working with pumps, rotating equipment, motors, drives, or similar industrial systems.
• Fault‑finding and troubleshooting in customer‑facing environments.
• Reading engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Delivering excellent customer service and building strong working relationships.

Skills & Experience Wishlist

• A relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3/4, HNC, or equivalent experience).
• Several years of practical field service or maintenance engineering experience.
• Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to service delivery.
• Electrical qualifications or experience (advantageous but not essential).
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home when required.

What's In It For You?

• Home‑based working arrangement.
• Varied and interesting engineering projects and significant autonomy and responsibility.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and customer environments.
• Clear opportunities for long‑term career progression and potential future development into international field service opportunities.

Travel & Flexibility

This position involves regular travel throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays. Engineers who enjoy working in different environments and meeting a variety of customers will thrive in this role. Future progression opportunities may include international assignments for those looking to expand their experience further.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our recruitment agency and our client are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to succeed. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diverse teams create stronger businesses and better outcomes for everyone