Field Service Engineer
Field Service Engineer
Nationwide
Monday to Friday, Full Time (regular overtime available)
Own Transport Essential
From £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits
We are looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our client’s growing team, supporting the service, maintenance, installation and repair of recycling machinery and waste-processing equipment across the UK. This is a hand-on, customer-facing role ideal for an engineer with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities who enjoys working independently and traveling nationwide.
About the role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and installing a wide range of machinery used in the recycling and waste-handling industry. This includes balers, compactors, shredders, separators, and conveyors. You will provide on-site support, diagnose faults, carry out refurbishments and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain, repair, and install recycling and waste-processing machinery including balers, conveyors, compactors, and separators.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults (motors, gearboxes, control panels, and conveyors)
Undertake machine builds and refurbishments both in the workshop and on customer sites.
Provide nationwide field support, including planned maintenance, breakdown callouts and new machinery installations.
Deliver on-site customer training and maintain strong, professional customer relationships.
Complete accurate service reports, installation records, and job documentation
Work flexibly to support changing schedules, including regular travel and occasional overnight stays.
Ensure all work carried out safely and in line with company and site Health & Safety standards.
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar hands-on experience engineering role.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience working with recycling, agricultural, industrial or plant machinery is beneficial but not essential.
Mechanical or Electrical qualifications (NVQ, Apprenticeship, or similar)
Able to work independently or as part of a small team.
Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
Comfortable travelling around the Uk with overnight stays
Full Uk driving license essential.
What we offer
From £40,000 per year (starting salary)
Overtime paid at 1.5 x hourly rate (weekdays & Saturday) & 2x hourly rate (Sundays)
Company van and tools (personal use permitted)
Company credit / fuel card
Mobile phone and iPad
Death in Service (4 x Salary)
Company Pension
22 days holiday + bank holidays and 3 extra days over Christmas shutdown
Apply
Send your CV to applications@recruitmentunlimited.co.uk or call 01884 904 980.