Field Service Engineer

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

If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)