Service Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to join their team near Leeds. The role involves installing and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment in various industrial environments, providing exceptional technical support, and ensuring reliable system performance. Ideal candidates will possess a strong engineering qualification, field experience, and the ability to work independently and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a service engineer in a field‑based engineering role.
• Competence with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical fitting.
• Confident working independently on customer sites across varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment on customer sites.
• Performing preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Technical support

Customer training

Education

Recognised mechanical or electrical engineering qualification

Tools

PLC interfaces (Siemens/Allen-Bradley)

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Service Engineer to join a global leader with a manufacturing facility near Leeds. This is a field based Service Engineer role where you will support technical teams and customers across a wide range of industrial environments. This role suits a hands‑on problem‑solver who enjoys travelling (UK and International), delivering high-quality technical support, and working directly with end‑users to keep complex equipment operating at its best. As a Service Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring reliable system performance, smooth installations, and exceptional customer experience.

Service Engineer - Role & Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment on customer sites
• Performing preventive and reactive maintenance
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues
• Providing on‑site and remote customer training
• Completing accurate service reports and technical documentation
• Supporting product improvements by feeding back technical insights

Service Engineer - Skills & Experience

• Recognised mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled engineering qualification
• Proven experience working as a service engineer in a field‑based engineering role
• Competence with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical fitting
• Familiarity with PLC interfaces (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley) is highly beneficial
• Confident working independently on customer sites across varied environments
• Comfortable travelling across the UK and internationally when required

If you're a motivated Service Engineer seeking a hands‑on role with a global leader we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your service engineering career.