Reading area | £35,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + Van
A growing engineering business is looking to recruit a capable Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and hands-on fault finding. The business supports customers with plant machinery, lifting equipment and wider engineering compliance, offering servicing, maintenance, repairs, diagnostics and inspection work.
The role is primarily field-based with nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays. You will be trusted to work independently, diagnose faults, carry out repairs and represent the business professionally on customer sites.
Key responsibilities:
* Attend customer sites across the UK to carry out servicing, maintenance and repair work
* Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
* Complete planned preventative maintenance
* Respond to breakdowns and restore machinery to safe working order where possible
* Inspect equipment and identify worn or damaged parts
* Carry out repairs and component replacement
* Complete service reports and job sheets accurately
* Communicate clearly with customers on faults, work completed and recommendations
* Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and workmanship
* Support yard-based engineering work when required
What we are looking for:
* Experience working on plant machinery, access equipment, forklifts, HGVs or similar
* Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
* Background in servicing, maintenance and repair
* Able to work independently and make sound decisions on site
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant, Engineering or a related field
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel nationwide
What is on offer:
* £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
* Overtime opportunities
* Company van, tools and PPE
* Full-time permanent role
* Ongoing training and development
* Opportunity to gain additional qualifications
* Company pension
* Genuine progression opportunities
This is a chance to join a business that is growing with purpose. If you are looking for a field-based engineering role with variety, responsibility and long-term opportunity, this is well worth considering
Salary description
£35000.00 - £50000.00 per year