Service Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join a growing team focused on supporting customers across the UK. This hands-on role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of mechanical and electrical process equipment. Candidates should possess an Engineering Degree or HNC, with a strong foundation in complex process industries. The position offers competitive pay, including overtime opportunities, and requires UK-wide travel. Ideal for proactive engineers who enjoy challenges in dynamic industrial environments.

Benefits

Company van

Travel allowance

Overtime opportunities

1:30pm finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in complex process industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, or food.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems including pumps and valves.
• Willingness to travel UK-wide and stay away as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on equipment.
• Perform fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Install, configure, and test new equipment for compliance.
• Provide technical support and training to on-site teams.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical support

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Engineering Degree or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Service Engineer paying up to £46,644, with overtime opportunities, a company van, a 1:30pm finish every Friday, and a travel allowance! You will gain exposure to a wide variety of industrial sectors across the UK, with strong opportunities for development and skill progression.This Service Engineer position offers excellent variety and the chance to work on complex process systems.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Service Engineer to join a growing team, supporting customers in West Yorkshire and across the UK.The role provides significant variety, working on a wide range of industrial equipment and process systems across UK sites.

As a Service Engineer, you will ensure equipment is safely installed, commissioned, serviced, and maintained to the highest standard. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, and working in dynamic industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities of Service Engineer

• Conduct commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical and electrical process equipment.
• Perform fault‑finding and diagnostics, identifying root causes and delivering effective technical solutions.
• Install, configure, and test new equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and occasional training to on‑site teams.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards, completing all documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Experience and Qualifications desirable for Service Engineer

• Engineering Degree or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with working knowledge in complex, process industries (chemical, pharmaceutical, food, water treatment, oil and gas or similar).
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, ideally including pumps, valves, instrumentation, or process equipment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and manuals, with confidence in diagnosing faults and performing repairs
• Willingness to travel UK‑wide and stay away as needed

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Service Engineer, please submit your CV directly for review. Alternatively, please reach out to Kate Wadsworth at E3 Recruitment for more details.