Mechanical Engineer

Location; UK-Wide (Field-Based)

We are working with a global leader in industrial shredding, recycling and material handling systems, supplying and supporting equipment used across the waste management, recycling, wood processing, plastics and industrial manufacturing sectors. The business operates a nationwide field service model with a strong focus on reliability, aftersales support and customer uptime.

This is a great opportunity for a Field Service Engineer who is looking for variety, autonomy and hands-on work with market-leading processing equipment, within a small, close-knit and growing service team.

You will be field-based, covering customer sites across the UK, with around 60% of your time spent on the road including regular overnight stays, and the remainder based from home. The role runs Monday to Friday. There is no fixed overtime, but any additional hours worked are given back as time off in lieu, with weekend call-out work paid at an enhanced rate when required. Full training will be provided to bring you up to speed on the equipment, and you will work as part of a team of three, with plans in place to grow this further.

This role would suit an experienced mechanical engineer from a recycling, waste management or process plant background, ideally with exposure to shredders, balers or similar capital equipment. You will enjoy working independently, building relationships with customers on-site, and want to be part of a supportive team with genuine scope to grow as the business expands.

Responsibilities of a Field Service Engineer:

Carry out planned inspection visits and preventative maintenance across UK customer sites

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on shredders, balers and related processing equipment

Work on hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, drives and rotating equipment

Support installations, commissioning and equipment upgrades

Complete detailed service reports and maintenance recommendations

Support parts identification and maintenance planning

Promote safe working practices, including safe working at height

Skills & Qualifications of a Field Service Engineer:

Apprentice-trained or mechanically qualified engineer with strong fault-finding skills

Experience with industrial machinery or process equipment; recycling, waste handling, shredders or balers desirable

Comfortable working at height and staying away from home on a regular basis

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously as part of a close-knit service team

Benefits of a Field Service Engineer:

£45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience 

First 180 hours of overtime you take back in lieu

180+ hours are paid at 1.25

Monday to Friday, field-based role (approx. 60% over night and 40% within commutable distance)

Time off in lieu for additional hours worked, plus enhanced pay for weekend call-outs

Company van provided

Full training and ongoing technical development

Small, supportive team of three with plans to grow further

Career progression within a growing engineering business

If you feel this Field Service Engineer role is right for you, please contact Becky at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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