Service Engineer

J3a Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is seeking a Service Engineer for a field-based role involving installation, maintenance, and servicing of pumping equipment. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical qualification, strong teamwork skills, and a proactive mindset. This role requires frequent travel across the UK and participation in a standby rota. Great opportunities for progression and continuous training are offered.

Benefits

Great Overtime Scheme

Continuous training and support

Good opportunities for progression and growth

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification is essential.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively is required.
• Experience in pump servicing or a similar maintenance role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend installations and breakdowns nationwide.
• Service, repair, and assemble pumps and associated mechanical equipment.
• Complete detailed site visit reports and obtain customer sign-off.

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Flexible and adaptable approach

Strong teamwork skills

Self-motivated with a proactive mindset

Job description

Service Engineer - External Site Teams

Location: Nationwide (site-based)

Job Type: Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Engineer to join one of the UK's leading providers in the supply, design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of pumping equipment.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role ideal for someone who is mechanically skilled, motivated, and eager to be part of a dynamic external team. As a Service Engineer you'll work closely with an Electrical Site Engineer to carry out installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of pumping and related systems across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend installations and breakdowns nationwide, ensuring company policies and standards are upheld
• Service, repair, and assemble pumps and associated mechanical equipment
• Participate in a standby rota, including weekends and bank holidays as required
• Maintain high standards of procedure and actively suggest improvements
• Complete detailed site visit reports, obtain customer sign‑off, and submit promptly
• Represent the business professionally on all customer sites, promoting services where appropriate
• Ensure your vehicle is fully stocked and maintained with necessary tools and parts
• Flag any personal training and development needs

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Mechanical qualification
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Self‑motivated with a proactive, “can‑do” mindset

Desirable

• Confined space training
• First Aid certification
• CSCS card
• SSSTS certification
• Experience in pump servicing or a similar maintenance role
• General industry knowledge
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Additional Information

• This is a site‑based role requiring frequent travel across the UK
• Weekend and bank holiday availability is required on a rota basis
• All work must be conducted in line with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures
• Additional duties may be required to meet business needs
• Great Overtime Scheme
• Continuous training and support
• Good opportunities for progression and growth

If you're looking to take the next step in your mechanical career and join a supportive, forward‑thinking team—this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today