Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer – Compressed Air Systems – UK Wide – Based Commutable To Newark

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong electrical and mechanical background looking for a varied field-based role with excellent earning potential and ongoing training.

The Role

The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, servicing, and repair work on specialist compressed air equipment at customer sites nationwide.

This is a field-based role involving travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays required but you must be commutable to Newark.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on rail depot and compressed air equipment
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with OEM and company standards
• Service and maintain electrical and mechanical systems including:
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Vacuum systems
  • Hydraulic equipment
  • Pneumatic systems
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Complete service documentation, reports, and risk assessments accurately
• Liaise professionally with customers on-site to minimise disruption and maintain high service standards
• Participate in an on-call rota with additional standby and call-out payments
• Attend manufacturer and internal training to maintain technical competency

Requirements

• Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer
• Engineering qualification essential (Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering)
• Previous field service engineering experience preferred
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience working on industrial equipment, compressed air systems or heavy plant machinery would be advantageous
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures within engineering environments
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with paid overtime (£34K-£39K basic salary with good overtime rates, £45K-£50K OTE)
• On-call allowance and additional call-out payments
• Company vehicle provided
• Specialist tools, PPE, mobile phone, and tablet supplied
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits