Service Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Tipton, West Midlands, UK. Power Press Service Engineer. Department: MPPS Mechanical / Electrical / Multiskilled. Role: Press Fitter / Mobile Service Engineer. Location: West Midlands (UK-wide travel required). Agency: I Need Staff Today Limited. Employment Type: Ongoing Assignment. Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate. Pay / Package: Discussed with shortlisted applicants depending on experience and client assessment.

We are recruiting on behalf of our West Midlands based engineering client for an experienced Power Press Service Engineer. This is a mobile position involving repair, maintenance, and overhaul of mechanical and hydraulic power presses and associated equipment at customer sites across the UK.

• Planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic power presses
• Fault‑finding across hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Strip‑downs, rebuilds, component replacements, and safety checks
• Assessing machine condition and completing compliance inspections
• Working independently and as part of an engineering team
• Completing job sheets and service documentation accurately and promptly
• Supporting customers on‑site with technical guidance
• Following company and customer Health & Safety procedures at all times

• Time‑served Mechanical Engineer with proof of indentured training
• Minimum 5 years mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments
• Strong mechanical bench‑fitting skills
• Practical experience with mechanical power presses
• Working knowledge of gearboxes and transmission systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems
• Full UK Driving Licence (for mobile work)

• Experience with hydraulic overload systems
• Knowledge of power press safety standards
• Basic electrical fault‑finding skills

• A strong communicator able to liaise confidently with customers
• Methodical, analytical, and effective at solving engineering faults
• Able to manage workload independently
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable
• Persistent and calm when diagnosing complex issues

• Essential: Time‑served Mechanical Engineer
• Fluent English to complete documentation and communicate with clients
• Desirable: Basic PC literacy (for job sheets)

• Training in FLT
• Overhead Crane (OHC)
• MEWPs

• Mobile role with regular travel across the UK
• May involve overnight stays, out‑of‑hours work, and short‑notice call‑outs
• Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided by the client
• All assignments are subject to right‑to‑work checks and skills assessment

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