Service Engineer

E3recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join their team in Dewsbury. This role offers significant variety, working on mechanical and electrical equipment in various industrial sectors. Responsibilities include commissioning, servicing, and maintaining equipment, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Applicants should have an Engineering Degree or HNC and a strong understanding of industrial systems. The position includes opportunities for overtime and skill progression.

Benefits

Company van

Travel allowance

Overtime opportunities

1:30pm finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in complex process industries like chemical, food, or oil and gas.
• Strong mechanical and electrical systems understanding.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Install and test new equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical support

Diagnostics and fault-finding

Installation and configuration

Education

Engineering Degree or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Instrumentation

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.