Service Engineer

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a skilled Service Engineer to join a reputable company in Birmingham. The role involves installing and maintaining air compression systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have proven field service experience and strong problem-solving skills. Salary is competitive, up to £43k p.a., plus benefits including paid overtime.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Paid overtime

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience with mechanical/electrical systems.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Comfortable with health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance on air compressor units.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety guidelines.
• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Skills

Field service engineering experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established and well-respected company seeking a skilled Service Engineer to join their expanding field service team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing air compression systems across client sites. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality technical service in line with industry regulations and safety protocols. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your expertise will directly impact equipment performance, customer satisfaction, and operational safety.

What’s on Offer?

• Job type: Full time, permanent
• Location: Midlands
• Salary: Up to £43k p.a., with paid overtime
• Excellent benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and reactive maintenance on air compressor units and associated systems
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Complete service reports, timesheets, and job-related documentation accurately and on time
• Communicate clearly with clients and your team regarding job status and requirements
• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot technical issues and resolve breakdowns efficiently
• Maintain and care for all issued tools, PPE, and service equipment
• Support less experienced colleagues and contribute to mentoring and team knowledge-sharing
• Participate in emergency on-call rota when scheduled

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements

• Proven field service engineering experience, ideally with mechanical/electrical systems
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training
• Confident in working independently on remote sites
• Sound understanding of health & safety practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Flexible approach to working hours and job demands
• Comfortable working both on planned tasks and short-notice call-outs

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and experienced Service Engineer ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! Submit your CV today or call us to discuss further.

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