Service/Installation Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Service/Installation Engineer for a field-based role. Candidates should have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background and excellent problem-solving skills. The position involves installation, servicing, and technical support for specialist equipment across the UK and Ireland. The role also requires a full UK driving license and offers competitive remuneration including overtime and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company Car

Pension

Health Care

Training & Development

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment desirable.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility for occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Installation, start-up, and commissioning of specialist equipment.
• Servicing, maintenance, and technical support across the UK & Ireland.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Providing customer training.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Service/Installation Engineer (Field Based)

UK & Ireland (Field Based)

£40,000-£42,000 + Overtime + Company Car + Pension + Health Care) + Life Insurance + Long Working Day + Training & Development

Excellent opportunity for a skilled Engineer to join an innovative and industry-leading company in a field-based position offering variety, autonomy, and professional growth. On offer is a hands‑on and customer‑facing role where you will play a key part in the installation, commissioning, and servicing of specialist industrial equipment across the UK and Ireland, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.

This company operates within a highly technical and fast‑evolving industry, providing bespoke engineering solutions to clients across multiple sectors. They are now seeking a dedicated Service/Installation Engineer to support their continued growth and uphold their reputation for excellence.

The day‑to‑day responsibilities of this role include carrying out installation and commissioning work, diagnosing and repairing faults, providing customer training, and delivering a high level of technical support both on‑site and remotely.

The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering with strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, customer‑focused attitude.

The Role:

• Installation, start‑up, and commissioning of specialist equipment
• Servicing, maintenance, and technical support across the UK & Ireland
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• 24/7 call‑out rota (1 week in 6) with overtime compensation
• Attending training sessions in Europe as required
• 38‑hour week: Monday‑Thursday 8:30am‑5:00pm, Friday 8:30am‑3:00pm

The Person:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment desirable
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive and customer‑focused with a willingness to travel regularly
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional weekend work

Reference Number: BBBH264511

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eve Terry at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.