Field Service Engineer - 7.5 Tonne Driver

Safetykleen UK Ltd.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental service provider in Exeter is seeking a customer-focused individual for a hands-on role. You'll visit clients, service equipment, and manage the safe collection of waste, benefiting from full training and a clear career progression. The position offers a competitive salary, day shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension.

Benefits

£24,400 basic plus commission OTE £35k

25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

5% Contributory Pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme from day 1

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Full UK Drivers Licence required.
• Class 2 Licence (newly qualified accepted) or 7.5 tonne driver.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Visit scheduled customer sites across your local patch.
• Service, clean, and quality-check our machines.
• Carry out minor repairs with provided support and training.
• Safely collect and handle chemical waste.
• Complete simple digital paperwork using a handheld device.

Skills

Full UK Drivers Licence

Class 2 Licence

Customer-first mindset

Hands-on approach

Clear communication

Job description

This range is provided by Safetykleen. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

• Day Shifts
• No Weekend or Bank Holiday Working
• Excellent Career Growth

Join Safetykleen’s Exeter team in a varied, hands-on role where you’ll spend your day on the road visiting a wide range of customers. Backed by a supportive local team, you’ll service and clean our machines, carry out minor on-site repairs (training provided), and safely collect chemical waste - delivering a professional, friendly service that keeps customers productive and helps make our planet Safer & Kleener.

No previous experience? No problem. You’ll get full training from day one and ongoing development throughout your career with us - plus opportunities to work towards industry qualifications (e.g., ADR) as you progress.

Join our team and discover a supportive environment with comprehensive training and clear progression pathways.

Job Role

• Visit scheduled customer sites across your local patch.
• Service, clean and quality-check our machines to keep them running smoothly.
• Carry out minor repairs with the support and training we provide.
• Safely collect and handle chemical waste, following our safety processes.
• Complete simple digital paperwork on a handheld device and keep the CRM up to date.
• Be the friendly face of Safetykleen - professional, reliable and customer-focused.

Benefits

• £24,400 basic plus commission OTE £35k.
• Monday to Friday - Day shifts.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• 5% Contributory Pension scheme.
• Family Life assurance of 3 times life cover salary.
• Private healthcare scheme from day 1.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Corporate discount scheme focussed on your wellbeing, including discounted Virgin Active Gym membership - and Gymflex.
• Taste Card Membership discount.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employees.
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme for employees with illness and/or conditions requiring treatment.
• Employee recognition program.
• Employee referral scheme.
• We provide support and access to a range of internal and external courses to help and progress your career with us.

Seeking experience / skills

• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Class 2 Licence (newly qualified accepted) or 7.5 tonne driver
• A customer-first mindset and pride in a job well done
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to safety and detail
• Clear communication and confidence using a handheld device (we’ll show you the ropes)

We are Safetykleen – the UK's leading provider of Parts Washing, Waste Collection, and Environmental Advisory services, with operations spanning 16 European countries, as well as Brazil and Turkey. With 19 branches across the UK and Ireland, we employ approximately 600 passionate individuals committed to our mission of making the planet Safer and Kleener. When you become part of the Safetykleen team, you'll find yourself in a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your voice matters, your talents are appreciated, and your career growth and development is based on merit and performance.