We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong electrical and mechanical background looking for a varied field-based role with excellent earning potential and ongoing training.
The Role
The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, servicing, and repair work on specialist compressed air equipment at customer sites nationwide.
This is a field-based role involving travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays required but you must be commutable to Newark.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on rail depot and compressed air equipment
Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with OEM and company standards
Service and maintain electrical and mechanical systems including:
Pumps
Compressors
Vacuum systems
Hydraulic equipment
Pneumatic systems
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures
Complete service documentation, reports, and risk assessments accurately
Liaise professionally with customers on-site to minimise disruption and maintain high service standards
Participate in an on-call rota with additional standby and call-out payments
Attend manufacturer and internal training to maintain technical competency
Requirements
Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer
Engineering qualification essential (Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering)
Previous field service engineering experience preferred
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
Experience working on industrial equipment, compressed air systems or heavy plant machinery would be advantageous
Good understanding of health & safety procedures within engineering environments
Full UK driving licence essential
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
What's on Offer
Competitive salary with paid overtime (£34K-£39K basic salary with good overtime rates, £45K-£50K OTE)
On-call allowance and additional call-out payments
Company vehicle provided
Specialist tools, PPE, mobile phone, and tablet supplied
Ongoing training and development opportunities
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme and additional company benefits
Salary description
£34000.00 - £39000.00 per year