Field Service Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their team. This role involves maintaining and repairing specialist waste compactors and balers, ensuring high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with heavy machinery, strong hydraulics and mechanical skills, and the flexibility to travel. The position offers a competitive salary up to £37,500 with OTE potential exceeding £50,000, extensive training, and generous travel pay.

Benefits

High earning potential

Comprehensive training

Generous travel policy

Diverse work opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with heavy industrial machinery like compactors and balers.
• Strong background in hydraulics and mechanical engineering.
• Desirable welding and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance on hydraulic balers and compactors.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Conduct electrical and PLC diagnostics and fault finding.
• Manage own diary and workload efficiently.
• Provide outstanding customer service and communicate clearly with clients.

Skills

Service/Maintenance Engineering

Hydraulics

Mechanical Engineering

Welding/Fabrication

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Waste Compactors & Bailers

Home-based - Regional patches with occasional travel to further afield/internationally during occasional on-call rota

£35,000 - £37,500 basic - OTE £50,000+ with travel pay, optional overtime and on-call

Are you a skilled Electro-Mechanical Engineer looking for a stable career with an international market leader? Join our dedicated field service team and become an expert in the maintenance and repair of specialist waste compaction and baling machinery

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be the face of this international company, providing essential service to their wide-ranging client base. Your responsibilities will include:

• Executing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on hydraulic balers, compactors, and associated waste equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Conducting electrical and PLC diagnostics and fault finding (training provided).
• Performing essential welding and fabrication during repairs (a significant advantage).
• Managing your own diary and workload efficiently.
• Providing outstanding customer service and clear communication to clients on site.

What is on Offer

• High Earning Potential: A solid basic salary up to £37,500 with genuine opportunities to achieve an OTE of £50,000+.
• Comprehensive Training: Market-leading training and continuous professional development to ensure you become a technical expert.
• Generous Travel Policy: Enjoy door-to-door payment for all travel time.
• Diverse Work: Occasional requirements for stayaways within the UK and occasional, exciting opportunities for international travel.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Service/Maintenance Engineer working with heavy industrial machinery, preferably compactors, balers, fork-lifts, or heavy plant.
• A strong background in Hydraulics and Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Welding/Fabrication skills are highly desirable.
• A valid UK driving license, passport and the flexibility to travel on occasion.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Ready to advance your career with a global leader?

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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