Service Engineer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a service team, with responsibilities including the installation, servicing, and repair of industrial equipment across the UK. This hands-on role requires travel and interaction with mechanical and electrical systems. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum, with overtime opportunities and numerous benefits including a company van and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company service van provided post-probation

Company credit card provided post-probation

Pension scheme

28 days holiday, including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Mechanical and basic electrical engineering experience.
• Experience working with industrial machinery preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain customer equipment on-site.
• Install new equipment on customer sites.
• Provide breakdown coverage across the UK.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Basic electrical engineering

Time management

Independence

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum with overtime

Location: Kidderminster (UK-wide travel required)

Hours: Day-shift, 39 hours per week, Loads of overtime available

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

A UK-based engineering company located in Kidderminster, specialising in industrial engineering solutions. The business provides installation, servicing, and breakdown support for manufacturing equipment across the UK.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our service team. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role involving the installation, servicing, and repair of industrial equipment at customer sites nationwide. The position requires regular UK-wide travel and hands‑on work with mechanical and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Service & Maintenance

• Service and maintain customer equipment on‑site
• Remove, inspect, and refit pumps or other components
• Check switches, sensors, and overall system operation
• Clean, maintain, and tidy equipment to company standards
• Replace service parts and consumables where necessary

Installation & Commissioning

• Install new equipment on customer sites
• Complete electrical interface connections
• Carry out testing and commissioning of equipment
• Ensure systems are operating correctly and safely

Breakdown & Fault Finding

• Provide breakdown coverage across the UK
• Diagnose, repair, and resolve faults or damage
• Support customers with reactive service requirements

Hours, Pay & Benefits

• Salary: ?40,000-?50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Standard contract: 39 hours per week, day‑shift
• Overtime available all the time
• Company service van provided post-probation
• Company credit card provided post-probation
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays

Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical and basic electrical engineering experience
• Experience working with industrial machinery preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK
• Full UK driving licence required