Field Service Engineer – Recycling & Waste Equipment
Location: UK Wide (Predominantly England)- Need to be based Glastonbury or Surrounding AreasSalary: £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)
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