Service Engineer

Proactive Global; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Leicester is seeking a mechanically strong Service Engineer. The role involves maintaining and improving electro-mechanical equipment, providing excellent customer communication, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical skills, basic electrical capability, and a relevant HNC/HND qualification. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 per annum and benefits including private medical cashback and a pension plan.

Benefits

Private Medical Cashback

Pension (6% → 8% after 2 years)

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills with some electrical capability.
• Previous experience in production or FMCG is preferred.
• Proactive, professional demeanor with great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve electro-mechanical equipment.
• Analyse performance data for continuous improvement.
• Carry out installations, preventative maintenance, and breakdown response.
• Provide excellent customer communication as the company representative.
• Ensure compliance with safety and documentation standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Basic electrical capability

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing or equivalent

Job description

Service Engineer

£36,000 annum

Leicester area

We're looking for a mechanically strong (70/30 mechanical-electrical) Field Service Engineer to support, maintain, and improve performance of our equipment across customer sites in Leicester. Electrical training will be provided for the right mechanically minded engineer. Junior candidates with the right attitude are encouraged to apply.

Working pattern: Monday-Friday (8.30am-5pm). Overtime: Sat x2 / Sun x2.5.

What we can offer you:

• Private Medical Cashback
• Pension (6% → 8% after 2 years)

What you'll do:

• Maintain, fault-find and improve electro‑mechanical equipment
• Analyse performance data and support continuous improvement.
• Carry out installations, PMs, and breakdown response.
• Provide excellent customer communication as the face of our company.
• Ensure high standards of documentation, safety, and compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong mechanical skills + basic electrical capability
• Experience in production / FMCG preferred
• Proactive, professional, great communicator
• HNC/HND (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing) or equivalent

Interested? Please send the CV to or call her on (phone number removed). Alternatively apply for this advert.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.