Workshop & Field Service Mechanical Engineer

ARM; Crays Hill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment firm is seeking experienced Workshop and Field Service Mechanical Engineers to join their team in England. The role requires mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment in various locations across the UK. Candidates should have relevant mechanical qualifications and strong communication skills. Benefits include annual bonus, healthcare, and development opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £34k to £47k.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28 days of annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Overtime structure

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualifications such as ONC & HNC or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fault finding, repair, installation, and commissioning.
• Ability to pass security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment.
• Conducting maintenance on auxiliary equipment like gearboxes and pumps.
• Completing detailed reports on findings and assessments.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repairs

Customer service

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Mechanical qualifications (ONC, HNC, NVQ or equivalent)

Tools

Measuring equipment

Alignment tooling

Job description

Workshop & Field Service Mechanical Engineers

Essex

£34 - £47k

My client are seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians to join our team as Workshop and Field Service Engineers. This permanent role is based at their Head Office, with responsibilities covering various sites and installations across the UK, primarily in the southeast region.

The role:

• Performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment, including large turbines and a range of pumps.
• Conducting maintenance on auxiliary and balance of plant (BOP) equipment, such as gearboxes, coolers, conveyors, and valves.
• Utilizing measuring equipment like micrometers and alignment tooling.
• Completing workshop and field service activities, including detailed reports on findings, condition assessments, and recommendations.
• Communicating technical information effectively to peers and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Diagnosing mechanical equipment issues within the heavy engineering sectors.
• Conducting defect repairs and routine maintenance on commercial and heavy industry machinery to meet manufacturer standards and legal requirements.
• Identifying and resolving faults independently on mechanical systems.
• Assisting and leading planned projects and outages as needed.
• Managing work schedules efficiently.

Requirements:

• Mechanical qualifications, such as ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fault finding, repair, installation, and commissioning.
• Strong customer service skills and effective communication abilities, both verbally and in writing.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A full, preferably clean, driving licence is essential.
• Ability to pass security clearances.
• Relevant knowledge, training and experience in heavy engineering sectors are critical.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in the power generation sector, particularly with prime movers and BOP.
• OEM pump or turbine experience.
• A strong background in rotating equipment.
• Strong technical abilities, including measuring and reporting skills.
• Good physical fitness due to the demands of the job.
• Availability for call‑outs on a 1 in 5 basis.

Benefits Package:

• Annual bonus and healthcare benefits.
• 28 days of annual leave plus statutory/bank holidays.
• 40‑hour workweek during normal office hours (Monday to Friday).
• Vehicle, uniform, PPE, tablet and tools provided.
• Uncapped overtime structure.
• Statutory pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.

for more information, please call David Bates @ ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.