Service Engineer

Talented People; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company is seeking a Service Engineer to support complex systems in critical sectors. This full-time role involves about 50% site work in the West Midlands and 50% international travel. The ideal candidate has a solid background in mechanical and electrical engineering and experience in technical customer roles. Competitive salary and all travel expenses covered, working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

International travel opportunities

Hands-on training

Competitive salary with travel expenses

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical and electrical engineering background.
• Experience in technical, customer-facing roles.
• Calm, methodical approach to troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Commission and maintain systems at HQ and at customer sites.
• Deliver on-site technical support and problem-solving.
• Represent the business with professionalism and technical clarity.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Pneumatic systems

Customer support

Troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer - Mechanical & Electrical | International Field Support

Location: West Midlands (50% site-based, 50% overseas travel)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity for a Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering company working at the forefront of hazardous materials management. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role supporting complex, high-integrity systems used in critical sectors such as defence, civil nuclear, emergency response, and energy.

With a 50/50 split between workshop-based work in the West Midlands and international travel, you'll play a vital role in ensuring systems are deployed, maintained, and operated to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Commission and maintain systems at HQ and at customer sites
• Deliver on-site technical support and problem-solving
• Represent the business with professionalism and technical clarity
• Communicate effectively with customers and technical teams
• Feed back insights from the field to improve systems and processes
• Support internal build activities and learn core machining skills

Qualifications / About You

• Solid mechanical and electrical engineering background
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) pneumatic systems
• Experience in technical, customer-facing roles
• Calm, methodical approach to troubleshooting and fieldwork
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently, including overseas
• UK citizenship
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport

What's On Offer

• International travel and field-based experience
• Hands-on training with unique technologies and machining processes
• The chance to contribute to safety-focused, high-impact projects
• Work with a skilled, supportive team on meaningful challenges
• Competitive salary with all travel expenses covered
• A collaborative, purpose-driven work environment