Field Service Engineer

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