Global Mechanical Field Service Engineer (Overseas Travel)

Bowmay Consulting Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

25 days + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Home-based when not travelling

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

Bowmay Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to commission and maintain machinery across the UK and global customer sites. The role involves regular overseas travel and on-site support, with responsibilities spanning emergency repairs, commissioning, and training.

You will read mechanical drawings, work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and supervise contractors on larger projects while coordinating with internal teams to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical engineer background or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a Mechanical Field Service Engineer in servicing/assembly of industrial machinery.
• Proficiency with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical assembly drawings.
• Willingness to travel regularly across UK and overseas.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight schedules.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Commission and maintain machinery across UK and international sites.
• Carry out emergency repairs and routine maintenance on customer equipment.
• Commission new machinery on site.
• Supervise contractors on larger installation projects.
• Provide on-site training to customer personnel on maintenance tasks.
• Produce clear technical reports with recommendations for action.
• Coordinate with internal Engineering and Production teams on-site.
• Support factory-based maintenance when not travelling.

Skills

Mechanical drawings

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Field service

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

Time-served Mechanical Engineer

Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Bowmay Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to commission and maintain machinery across the UK and global customer sites. The role involves regular overseas travel and on-site support, with responsibilities spanning emergency repairs, commissioning, and training.

You will read mechanical drawings, work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and supervise contractors on larger projects while coordinating with internal teams to ensure service excellence.