Maintenance Engineer

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a London-based specialist engineering and technical services firm. You will service, maintain, repair and install specialist equipment at customer sites, with a salary of £51,000 and a company vehicle.

The role requires travel across London and surrounding areas, strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar role.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a field-based workload.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout London and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and/or electrical faults.
• Respond to breakdowns and service call-outs.
• Install, commission, and test new equipment.
• Complete service reports and maintenance records accurately.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.
• Ensure work is completed in line with company and industry standards.
• Maintain excellent customer service while working on-site.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Travel readiness

On-site work

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: London & Surrounding Areas

Role Summary

We are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering and technical services company operating across London. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £51,000, a company vehicle, technical training, and clear career development opportunities. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing, and installing specialist equipment at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on specialist equipment.


• Diagnose and repair mechanical and/or electrical faults.


• Respond to breakdowns and service call-outs.


• Install, commission, and test new equipment.


• Complete service reports and maintenance records accurately.


• Provide technical support and advice to customers.


• Ensure work is completed in line with company and industry standards.


• Maintain excellent customer service while working on-site.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar.


• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.


• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.


• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to manage a field-based workload effectively.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Willingness to travel throughout London and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with specialist equipment.


• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualifications.


• Installation and commissioning experience.


• Previous customer-facing engineering experience.


• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and engineering best practices.

If you are an experienced engineer looking to join a growing organisation that invests in training and career development, we would be pleased to hear from you.