Service Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Bonuses

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking a hands-on Service Engineer for our UK manufacturing facility. You will maintain, refurbish, repair and prepare specialist hire equipment, ensuring rapid return to service, safety and high workmanship standards.

The role blends mechanical fitting, fabrication, welding, assembly and inspection, with involvement in planned maintenance to improve reliability. We offer a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, employee benefits, free onsite parking and clear

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, maintenance or workshop-based roles.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess equipment returned from customer sites.
• Identify damage, faults, wear and refurbishment requirements.
• Produce condition reports and maintain maintenance records.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, assembly, refurbishment and maintenance.
• Undertake fabrication, welding, workshop repairs and general engineering work.
• Support planned maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with equipment testing, modifications, commissioning and inspections.
• Identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and workshop organisation.
• Assist with stock control and parts management.

Skills

Engineering experience

Maintenance experience

Mechanical fitting

Fabrication

Welding experience

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Service Engineer

Salary: Competitive (DOE) Bonus Scheme

About the Company

A well-established UK manufacturer and market leader within its sector is looking to recruit a Service Engineer to join its growing engineering team. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility, the business designs and manufactures specialist industrial equipment for customers across a range of industries and has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and expanding company that offers long-term career development, excellent training, and a varied hands‑on engineering role.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, refurbishment, repair, and preparation of specialist hire equipment, ensuring assets are returned to service quickly, safely, and to a high standard.

The position combines mechanical fitting, fabrication, welding, assembly, inspection, and repair activities, while also supporting planned maintenance initiatives to improve equipment reliability and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess equipment returned from customer sites.
• Identify damage, faults, wear, and refurbishment requirements.
• Produce condition reports and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, assembly, refurbishment, and maintenance activities.
• Undertake fabrication, welding, workshop repairs, and general engineering work.
• Support planned maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability.Work closely with operational teams to prioritise fleet readiness.
• Assist with equipment testing, modifications, commissioning, and final inspections.
• Identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of health &; safety, housekeeping, and workshop organisation.
• Assist with stock control and parts management.

What We're Looking For

• Engineering, maintenance, mechanical fitting, fabrication, or workshop-based experience.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently.
• Experience using workshop equipment and hand tools.
• Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Flexibility to support business requirements when needed

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Attendance and performance-related bonuses
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee benefits and discount platform
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
• Permanent, full-time position with a growing business

If you're a hands‑on engineer with a strong mechanical background and enjoy a varied workshop-based role, we'd love to hear from you.