Field Service Engineer

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Overview

Service Engineer – Compressed Air & Gas Systems – Bedford. Full Time, Permanent – Monday to Friday (Days). Salary £35,000 – £40,000 per annum. 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Pension Scheme.

Our client, a well-established engineering service provider, is seeking a Service Engineer to support the maintenance, servicing and installation of compressed air and gas generation systems across a range of industrial environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically skilled engineer to join a business offering varied work, strong support and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

  • Service and commissioning of industrial equipment including dryers, chillers and gas generation systems
  • Maintenance and repair of compressed air systems and associated equipment
  • Fault finding, diagnosis and technical investigation across a range of plant
  • Installation and upgrade work on customer sites
  • Supporting wider engineering teams across the UK when required
  • Providing clear technical feedback and updates to customers
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company and safety standards

This is a field-based role, covering Bedford and surrounding regions.

What We're Looking For

  • Essential:
    • Mechanical and electrical engineering experience
    • Proven service / maintenance background
    • Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability
    • Experience working on industrial equipment
    • Ability to work independently in a field-based role
    • Full UK driving licence
  • Desirable:
    • Experience with compressed air, refrigeration or gas systems (e.g. compressors, dryers, chillers, nitrogen or hydrogen systems)
    • Engineering qualification or apprenticeship
    • Experience using service reporting systems or Office-based tools

What’s On Offer

  • £35,000 – £40,000 salary
  • Company vehicle and specialist tools
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Summary

This role offers a great opportunity for an engineer looking to work on specialist industrial systems, develop their technical skillset and build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

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Company: Alexandrite Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

Overview

Service Engineer – Compressed Air & Gas Systems – Bedford. Full Time, Permanent – Monday to Friday (Days). Salary £35,000 – £40,000 per annum. 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Pension Scheme.

Our client, a well-established engineering service provider, is seeking a Service Engineer to support the maintenance, servicing and installation of compressed air and gas generation systems across a range of industrial environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically skilled engineer to join a business offering varied work, strong support and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

  • Service and commissioning of industrial equipment including dryers, chillers and gas generation systems
  • Maintenance and repair of compressed air systems and associated equipment
  • Fault finding, diagnosis and technical investigation across a range of plant
  • Installation and upgrade work on customer sites
  • Supporting wider engineering teams across the UK when required
  • Providing clear technical feedback and updates to customers
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company and safety standards

This is a field-based role, covering Bedford and surrounding regions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Essential:
    • Mechanical and electrical engineering experience
    • Proven service / maintenance background
    • Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability
    • Experience working on industrial equipment
    • Ability to work independently in a field-based role
    • Full UK driving licence
  • Desirable:
    • Experience with compressed air, refrigeration or gas systems (e.g. compressors, dryers, chillers, nitrogen or hydrogen systems)
    • Engineering qualification or apprenticeship
    • Experience using service reporting systems or Office-based tools

What’s On Offer

  • £35,000 – £40,000 salary
  • Company vehicle and specialist tools
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

Summary

This role offers a great opportunity for an engineer looking to work on specialist industrial systems, develop their technical skillset and build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026