Field Service & Installation Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical

  • PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD
  • Wednesbury, West Midlands
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Field Service & Installation Engineer Electrical & Mechanical

Location: West Midlands depot (UK-wide travel required)

Pay Rate: £15.00 £19.00 per hour DOE + overtime + paid travel + overnight allowance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contacts: Emily Powell Sammy Messenger


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Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working in partnership with a respected UK manufacturer delivering large-scale air handling, ventilation and building services systems across commercial and industrial environments.

This is a hands-on, site-based role for an engineer who is comfortable with a predominantly mechanical position (approximately 70% mechanical assembly and installation), supported by electrical installation, wiring and testing (approximately 30%). Candidates must be happy working across both disciplines.

The Role
  • Carry out mechanical assembly, installation and fitting of large air handling and ventilation systems
  • Support electrical installation work including wiring, termination, testing and fault-finding
  • Work on motors, pumps, isolators and associated control equipment
  • Assist with on-site mechanical build, alignment and commissioning activities
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers to deliver projects safely and efficiently
  • Travel across the UK with regular overnight stays (overnight allowance paid)
  • Complete job documentation, service reports and commissioning records
Overtime & Travel
  • Weekdays: x1.33
  • Saturdays: x1.5
  • Sundays: x1.75

Paid door-to-door travel plus a £45 overnight allowance paid weekly. This role offers excellent earning potential for engineers who enjoy nationwide project work.

What You ll Need
  • Level 3 Electrical qualification (essential)
  • 18th Edition certification (essential)
  • Strong mechanical assembly or installation experience
  • Experience within commercial or industrial environments
  • Valid CSCS card (highly desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Flexibility to travel nationwide and stay overnight when required
  • Comfortable working in a role that is primarily mechanical with an electrical element
What s On Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 £19.00 depending on experience
  • Regular overtime with enhanced rates
  • Paid door-to-door travel
  • £45 overnight allowance
  • Company van and fuel card (business use)
  • Life insurance from day one
  • Medicash healthcare plan after six months
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Long-term career progression with a stable UK engineering business

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, nationwide work and a practical, hands-on role combining mechanical installation with electrical support.

Interviews available immediately. Apply online with an up-to-date CV detailing your full career history.