Mechanical Service Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in Wakefield is seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to join their expert team. This hands-on role involves installing, maintaining, and servicing advanced mechanical systems internationally. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical qualification and experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. With significant travel opportunities, this position offers a competitive salary, travel allowances, and full training for career growth.

Benefits

Travel allowances

Full training provided

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical or multi-skilled engineer with relevant qualifications.
• Experience with industrial equipment and complex mechanical systems.
• Confident working independently in diverse customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain mechanical systems worldwide.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Deliver training and clear technical guidance to clients.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

HNC or NVQ Level 3 qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Do you have good mechanical engineering skills?

Are you experienced working on customer sites carrying out field service work?

This could be the role for you!

The Role

Our client is a long-established engineering business recognised worldwide for delivering high‑quality, technically advanced systems. Operating across highly regulated and specialist sectors they are known for their innovation, craftsmanship, and customer focus. They are now seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to join their expert service team — a hands‑on role for a mechanically skilled professional who enjoys travel, independence, and working with complex machinery. As a Mechanical Service Engineer, you will install, commission, maintain, and service advanced mechanical equipment at customer sites in the UK and overseas. You'll carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic systems, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The position involves extensive travel and offers the chance to work on a wide variety of engineering systems within industries that demand precision and reliability.

Mechanical Service Engineer - Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain complex mechanical systems worldwide.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Support testing, validation, and customer handover processes.
• Deliver on‑site training and clear technical guidance to clients.
• Produce accurate service documentation and reports.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and discretion.
• Contribute technical feedback to internal teams to support product improvement.

Mechanical Service Engineer - About You

• Qualified mechanical or multi‑skilled engineer (HNC, NVQ Level 3, or apprenticeship).
• Experience servicing capital or industrial equipment.
• Skilled in mechanical fitting, assembly, and hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Confident working independently in varied customer environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the UK and abroad.

Mechanical Service Engineer - What's on Offer

• Technically challenging, hands‑on field engineering role.
• Work across diverse industries and international locations.
• Supportive business with a long‑term, quality‑driven ethos.
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth and travel.
• Competitive salary, travel allowances, and full training provided.

If you're a skilled Mechanical Service Engineer looking for a varied, global role with a respected engineering business — we'd love to hear from you