Site Service Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Site Service Engineer to perform servicing, repairs, and installations across various customer sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, particularly with electric motors, gearboxes, and pumps. This role offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and the opportunity for ongoing training and development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and overtime opportunities

Company vehicle and tools provided

Ongoing training and professional development

Company pension scheme

Supportive and safety-focused working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a field-based engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors, gearboxes, and pumps.
• Electrical understanding of three-phase systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits for servicing, repairs, and installations.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies.
• Provide customer-focused service while on site.
• Be available for call-out shifts and overtime.
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs on industrial equipment.

Skills

Field-based engineering experience

Knowledge of electric motors

Knowledge of gearboxes

Knowledge of pumps

Electrical understanding of three-phase systems

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication abilities

Full UK driving licence

Flexibility for call-outs

Tools

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Job description

Site Service Engineer

Location: North Somerset

Salary: £36,360

Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hours per week) + Call-out rota (1 week in 3)

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Site Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military candidates; however, all applicants will be given due consideration. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out site servicing, repairs, and installation work across a range of customer sites. You will ensure that all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, maintaining excellent customer service and supporting the company's 24/7 breakdown operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits to perform servicing, repairs, and installations of motors, pumps, and gearboxes as directed by the Site Service Supervisor.
• Complete all required documentation, including risk assessments, timesheets, and service reports, in line with company procedures.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Provide a professional, customer-focused service while representing the company on site.
• Be available for call-out shifts (1 week in 3) and overtime as required to support 24/7 breakdown services.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs on a range of industrial equipment.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet operational and customer deadlines.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within your capabilities as required by the Site Service Supervisor or Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a field-based engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors, gearboxes, and pumps (essential).
• Electrical understanding of three-phase systems and inverters.
• Experience with generators and PLCs (desirable).
• Mechanical and electrical engineering background.
• Confined space training (advantageous).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided).
• Flexibility to attend call-outs and work additional hours when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle and tools provided.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and skilled engineering team.