Field Service Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Field Services

Location: West Horndon, Essex (West Horndon branch on the outskirts of Brentwood, covering sites across the U.K., mainly South East).

Employment: Full time, Permanent position.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

Job Overview

Our welcoming Client is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to serve as Workshop and Field Service Engineer based at the West Horndon branch.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform mechanical maintenance, using measuring equipment such as micrometres, DTI’s, and alignment tooling.
• Commence and complete Workshop and Field Service activities, including reporting findings, condition assessments, critical tolerances, actions taken and recommendations.
• Communicate technically, both verbally and in writing, to peers and customers.
• Fault find and diagnose mechanical equipment across heavy engineering sectors, focusing on rotating machines, balance of plant and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct defect repairs and routine maintenance on mechanical equipment for commercial and heavy industry machinery and ancillary equipment, ensuring installations meet manufacturer standards and legislation requirements.
• Work independently to identify and resolve faults and concerns on mechanical systems without explicit direction.
• Assist and lead planned projects and outages as directed by peers.
• Effectively manage own work schedule.

Desirable and Technical Skills

• Previous experience in the power generation sector, prime movers and BOP.
• OEM pump and/or turbine experience.
• Strong rotating equipment background.
• Good technical abilities; measuring and reporting skills.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience within heavy engineering sectors; good rotating equipment knowledge and hands‑on skills and abilities.
• Full driving licence, preferably clean.
• Self‑motivated to work independently but adaptable to work as part of a team.
• Clear, concise, logical communication, both verbally and written.
• Fault finding, repair, installation and commissioning experience.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good fitness level due to physical demands of the job.
• Ability to pass security clearances.
• Flexible and positive outlook.
• Available for call‑outs 1-5 days.
• Flexibility to work away from home when needed.
• Relevant knowledge, training and experience within heavy engineering sectors specific to role requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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