Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Wellington, Somerset

Monday to Friday, Full Time (regular overtime available)

Own Transport Essential

£35,000 to £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

£35,000 to £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

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or send a quick message to register your interest and find out more.