Field Engineer

Powerhouse Lighting; Romford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UK manufacturer in the automotive sector is seeking a Field Engineer to join their growing team. This hands-on role involves installing, servicing, and supporting vehicle systems across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a practical mechanical or electrical background and strong problem-solving skills. A Full UK driving licence is required, and the position offers a competitive salary of circa £35,000 - £41,000, excellent benefits, and full product training.

Benefits

10% Pension

25 days holiday plus statutory

Fully equipped modern company vehicle

Qualifications

• Practical experience as HGV/plant mechanic, auto electrician, or maintenance engineer.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, inspect, fault-find, and repair vehicle systems.
• Attend customer sites, including emergency callouts.
• Complete job documentation and system updates accurately.
• Provide technical support to customers and colleagues.
• Maintain tools and equipment, adhering to safety procedures.

Skills

Practical mechanical or electrical background

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Field-based role with a Full UK driving licence

Job description

North London (Field-based)

Basic Salary Circa. £35,000 - £41,000 plus Excellent Benefits.

Field Engineer - Role Overview

Our client is an established UK manufacturer specialising in the automotive sector. Due to continued growth, they are currently expanding their field‑based engineering team, Jira recon recruiting a Field Engineer to install, service, and support customers across multiple sites. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where engineers manage their own schedules, work independently or within small regional teams, and deliver high‑quality installations, servicing, and fault‑finding at customer sites.

Field Engineer - Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, inspect, fault‑find, and repair vehicle systems in line with technical and design requirements.
• Attend customer depots and sites, including occasional emergency callouts as part of a rota.
• Complete job documentation, system updates, photographic records, and basic site surveys accurately.
• Provide technical support and system advice to customers and colleagues while delivering a professional, customer‑focused service.
• Maintain van stock, tools, and equipment, and work safely at all times in line with H&S procedures and risk assessments.

Field Engineer - Skills & Experience

• Practical mechanical or electrical background, such as vehicle/HGV/plant mechanic or fitter, auto electrician, or maintenance engineer.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability with confidence working independently in a field‑based role.
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer‑facing approach.
• Field‑based role working on customer sites throughout the UK requiring aregion Full UK driving licence.

Field Engineer - Salary & Benefits

Basic Salary Circa. £35,000 - £41,000 with paid overtime available.

Full‑time, permanent, 45‑hour standard contract with door‑to‑door travel time.

Excellent Benefits including 10% Pension, 25 days holiday plus statutory, fully equipped modern company vehicle (business use only) and more.

• Full product and onsite training provided for the successful candidate.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Field Engineer. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.