Lead Field Service Engineer

Job Title: Lead Field Service Engineer Location: Bolton Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift Shift: Days (Field-Based) Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression The Opportunity A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Lead Field Service Engineer. This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects. The Role Lead a 2-person field team as the senior engineer on-site Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency Work closely with an experienced engineer Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector Occasional working away (typically 3–4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periodsRequirements 10+ years’ experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar Strong mechanical “hands-on” background Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field Experience with: Lifting & cranage operations Working at height Confined spaces Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work) Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirableWhy Apply? Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility Join a stable, long-standing engineering team Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector Apply Now If you are a seasoned Field Service Engineer looking for a step up into a lead role, or already operating at that level and seeking a more secure long-term opportunity, apply today