Field Service Engineer

Job Description: Field Service Engineer Monday to Friday, Full Time (regular overtime available) Own Transport Essential Pay: 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