Field Service Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide service provider is looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their team in Newport Pagnell. The role involves repairing and servicing mechanical and hydraulic equipment, with extensive training provided. Candidates should have a background in mechanical engineering or vehicle mechanics and experience with hand tools. The position offers potential earnings of up to £50k including salary, bonuses, and benefits like a company van and tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Company van

Tools provided

On-call compensation

Qualifications

• Comfortable using various hand tools.
• Experience in repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and fault finding on 12 & 24 volt electrics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and unplanned service and breakdown repairs to customers’ vehicle fleets.
• Be on-call one in four weekends and two evenings during the week.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Vehicle mechanics

Hydraulics knowledge

Experience with hand tools

Education

Qualification in mechanical engineering or similar

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Nationwide Service Provider – Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire

Salary: £27,040 - £30,160 + door to door + on‑call + overtime = £40k - £50k + Company Van + Tools + Workwear + Training

On joining this business you will be trained on how to repair and service a wide range of mechanical and hydraulic equipment including load lifters, steps, cranes, ramps, winches and moving decks and in turn gain a recognised industry certification.

What’s on offer

• Comprehensive workshop and onsite training where you will shadow one of their many long‑serving Engineers.
• Ongoing training and career development including the opportunity to gain a recognised industry certification.
• Endless earning potential once trained and fully kitted out vans with all the tools required for you to do your job.
• Close support network of experienced Engineers and Managers.
• Full backup head office support with available parts 24/7.

Responsibilities

As Field Service Engineer you will carry out both planned and unplanned service and breakdown repair to customers’ vehicle fleets throughout Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and the local surrounding region.

The role will require you to be on‑call one in four weekends and two evenings during the week.

Qualifications

You will ideally be qualified in mechanical engineering, vehicle mechanics, plant machinery or similar; be comfortable using various hand tools and have some experience in repairing, maintaining or servicing mechanical equipment. Any prior knowledge or experience of hydraulics and basic fault finding on 12 & 24 volt electrics would be beneficial although full training will be provided.

Previous experience of working on heavy vehicle plant / machinery, forklift trucks, agricultural machinery, compactors, bailers, road sweepers, telehandlers or similar equipment is a distinct advantage, though not essential.

We are particularly keen to speak to committed, hardworking individuals who are looking to build a long‑term career within a business that truly cares for, nurtures, and develops their people with proof of family members across 3 generations working for the business.