Lead Field Service Engineer

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime pay 1.5x

Door-to-Door pay

Full-time permanent role

Travel nationwide

Job summary

Computerworld Personnel Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Field Service Engineer to install, service and repair recycling and waste machinery at customer sites.

You will diagnose complex faults, mentor junior engineers, and travel nationwide with a company van. Overtime paid at 1.5x, door-to-door pay, and generous leave are included. This permanent, full-time role offers a senior technical position with autonomy and opportunities to influence maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience working on recycling, waste or similar industrial machinery.
• Strong electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Welding experience is essential, with a practical hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to field engineers, assisting with complex fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Install, commission, service and repair recycling and waste machinery at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults efficiently and safely.
• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, technical documentation and engineering best practices.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Welding experience

Job description

Lead Field Service Engineer

£45,000-£48,500 + Overtime (1.5x) + Company Van + Door-to-Door Pay

Salary, Benefits & Hours

• £45,000-£48,500 per annum, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5x rate and door-to-door travel paid
• Company van, mobile phone, PPE and specialist tools provided
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days
• Full-time, permanent role with occasional overnight stays

About the Company

• Established provider of recycling and waste machinery solutions
• Supplies, installs and maintains specialist equipment across the UK
• Strong reputation for technical expertise and customer service
• Growing business with a nationwide customer base
• Continued investment in engineering capability and operational excellence

Why Join Them?

• Opportunity to take on a senior technical position within the engineering team
• Varied role combining field service, technical support and mentoring duties
• Chance to influence engineering standards and service performance
• High level of autonomy with support from experienced management
• Long-term career prospects within a growing specialist business

Role Overview

• Provide technical support to field engineers, assisting with complex fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Install, commission, service and repair recycling and waste machinery at customer sites
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults efficiently and safely
• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs where required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, technical documentation and engineering best practices

What We're Looking For

• Minimum five years' experience working on recycling, waste or similar industrial machinery
• Strong electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding capabilities
• Welding experience is essential, with a practical hands-on approach
• Previous experience supporting, mentoring or coaching engineers is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

Desirable Experience

• Fabrication experience
• Forklift Truck Licence
• Experience with balers, compactors or related equipment
• Development of engineering procedures or technical documentation
• Continuous improvement or process development experience