Field Service Engineer

Position: Field Service Engineer (Permanent)
Pay: £41,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Field Service Engineer – Recycling & Waste Equipment

Location:

UK Wide (Predominantly England)- Need to be based Glastonbury or Surrounding Areas
Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 basic | OTE £55,000 – £65,000 (Top earners £90k–£110k)

The Company

We are a specialist engineering company providing comprehensive engineering services to the Recycling and Waste industry. Our expertise spans the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of a wide range of waste and recycling equipment across the UK.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our experienced Service Team.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of service and installation activities on recycling and waste processing equipment. This is a hands-on role that offers excellent earning potential and long-term career progression.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

* Mechanical and electrical fault finding

* Installation and commissioning of plant and equipment

* Working on conveyor systems, balers, and sorting machinery

* Electrical fault finding on control panels, three-phase motors, inverters, and drives

* Planning and managing your own workload, including PPMs

* Working independently and as part of a wider service team

* Staying away overnight when required (more time at home than away overall)

Skills & Qualifications (Essential)

* Engineering or manufacturing background

* Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent – Level 3+) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

* Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical & electrical)

Desirable:

* Previous experience within the waste or recycling industry

Travel & Working Pattern

* UK-wide coverage, with the majority of work based in England

* On average, 3 nights per week staying away (varies depending on project requirements)

Hours, Pay & Benefits

* Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch)

* Hourly Rate: £14 – £15 per hour (£41,000 – £44,000 basic salary)

Overtime:

· Time and a half – Monday to Saturday (including early starts and late finishes)

· Double time – Sundays

Weekend Rota:

· Planned work 1 in 3 Saturdays (paid)

· Additional overtime available for those who want it

Benefits include:

* 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Increases with service up to 25 days + bank holidays

* Company van (limited personal use available, subject to discussion)

* Standard sick pay

* Government pension scheme

* Genuine career progression opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

* Company car

* Company pension

* Sick pay

Work Location:

On the road