Service Engineer

Meridian Business Support; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial engineering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to provide technical support and preventative maintenance for cranes and lifting equipment. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,360 per annum, a company car, and various benefits including holidays and a pension scheme. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems while being comfortable with heights and travelling.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Company car

Pension scheme

Subsidised travel

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Service Engineer or similar role in industrial machinery.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electric systems.
• Comfortable working at heights and towing trailers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on cranes and lifting equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate service reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical systems expertise

Hydraulics knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

IPAF Licence

NPORS or equivalent

Valid driving licence

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Service Engineer with expertise in crane maintenance, lifting equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading company in the industrial engineering sector, providing technical support, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs for clients.

This Service Engineer role is full time and permanent working Monday to Friday 7am-4.30pm offering a salary of £35,360 per annum (£17/hour) + Overtime at time and a half, and a company car!

Key Responsibilities as a Service Engineer:

• Perform routine maintenance on cranes and lifting equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Carry out system upgrades and modifications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues.
• Maintain accurate service reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, or similar role in industrial machinery or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
• IPAF Licence and NPORS (or equivalent) in lifting equipment preferred.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Comfortable working at heights and towing trailers (training provided).

Benefits

• Competitive pay: £17/hour + overtime at time and a half.
• Company car, pension scheme, and subsidised travel.
• Free parking and on‑site facilities.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (under review for increase).
• Monday-Friday schedule: 07:30-16:00.

Please apply today or call our local Hereford branch to discuss this Service Engineer role in more detail.