Junior Field Service Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

25 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Planned Service Engineer to join an established engineering business. The role covers Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and the surrounding M1 corridor, with full training provided and flexible travel.

You will perform routine planned maintenance on machine tools, develop technical skills, and promote machinery to customers. The position offers a cross-regional field role with a structured training programme, excellent long-term career prospects, and a company

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned maintenance of machine tools and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve machinery issues through ongoing training.
• Build professional relationships with customers and provide reliable service.
• Identify opportunities to promote machinery and related products.
• Work independently, manage workloads and prioritise customer requirements.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, communication and customer service.
• Participate in structured training to develop field engineering capabilities.

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Are you looking to start or develop a career in field service engineering? We are recruiting for a Planned Service Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in sheet metal machinery and machine tools. This role will cover Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to move into a field-based service role, with full training provided through a structured programme of in-house and on-site learning. You will be responsible for carrying out routine planned maintenance on machine tools and associated equipment, developing your technical skills while delivering excellent customer service. The role will also involve identifying opportunities to promote machinery, equipment and associated products. The position covers Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and the surrounding M1 corridor, west of London. Flexibility regarding working hours and travel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned maintenance and servicing of machine tools and associated equipment.
• Develop the technical skills required to diagnose and resolve machinery issues.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, providing a professional and reliable service.
• Identify opportunities to promote machine tools, equipment and associated products.
• Work independently, managing your workload and prioritising customer requirements.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, communication and customer service.
• Participate in structured training to develop your field engineering capabilities.

Skills & Experience Required

• An engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, or relevant experience within an engineering environment.
• A logical and consistent employment history demonstrating an interest in engineering.
• A basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems would be advantageous.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and keen to learn.
• Ability to use your own initiative and work independently.
• Professional presentation and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with people at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the designated region and adapt working hours when required.
• Previous field service experience is not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take the next step into a field-based career.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus, dependent on experience.
• Company car.
• Pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Full expenses package.
• Laptop, tablet and mobile phone provided.
• Full tooling and company uniform provided.
• Comprehensive in-house and field-based training.
• Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career in field service engineering