Service & Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Little Stukeley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a versatile Service & Maintenance Engineer based in Huntingdon to join our team. The role combines workshop assembly with field service across bespoke machinery and automation systems, including on-site commissioning and repairs.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on mechanical and electrical experience, a proactive approach, and a willingness to travel. Full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in both mechanical fitting and electrical troubleshooting/assembly.
• Strong diagnostic skills with ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Comfortable working with bespoke, custom-built machinery rather than standard lines.
• Willingness to travel to various site locations; valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to perform maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on bespoke systems.
• Build, wire, and assemble custom machinery and sub-assemblies in the workshop when not on-site.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Represent the company professionally on-site and provide clear client updates.
• Complete service reports, maintenance logs, and commissioning checklists accurately.

Skills

Multi-skilled background

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Mobility

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Huntingdon

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range: £38,000 to £45,000 per annum (Dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience)

Job Overview

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Multi-Skilled Service & Maintenance Engineer to join our team based in Huntingdon. This dual-faceted role offers a dynamic mix of workshop-based assembly and field-based service operations. When you are not travelling to client sites to commission, service, or repair our custom-built machinery and automated systems, you will be based on site in Huntingdon vital electrical and mechanical assembly tasks.

We welcome applications from engineers at various stages of their careers; any suitable, relevant experience will be strongly considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Service & Maintenance: Travel to customer sites to perform routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and diagnostics on bespoke machinery and automated systems.
• Workshop Assembly: Build, wire, and mechanically assemble custom machinery and sub-assemblies at our facility when not deployed on-site.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and rectify complex electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimize client downtime.
• Customer Relations: Act as a professional technical representative of the company while on-site, providing clear updates and excellent service to clients.
• Documentation: Complete service reports, maintenance logs, and commissioning checklists accurately.

Skills & Experience Required

• Multi-Skilled Background: Proven hands-on experience in both mechanical fitting and electrical troubleshooting/assembly.
• Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working on bespoke, custom-built machinery rather than just standard, repetitive production lines.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel to various site locations as required (a valid UK driving license is essential).

Desirable (Plus) Factors

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Basic understanding or experience with PLC programming/fault-finding.
• Prior experience working with robotic or automated systems.

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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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.