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Field Service Engineer

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 0XH

Salary

£35,000 - £57,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Field Service Engineer in the recycling and heavy machinery sector, located UK-wide with a preference for candidates based in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Midlands, Northamptonshire, or Leicestershire.
  • The role offers a basic salary of up to £44,000, with an on-target earnings (OTE) potential of up to £57,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should have a background in recycling or heavy machinery and possess field service experience, ideally with 3-5 years in a similar role.
  • Key responsibilities include installation, servicing, and breakdown support of recycling machinery, with a focus on balers and compactors, along with electrical testing and diagnostics.
  • The job requires a full UK driving license, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work independently, with occasional overnight stays fully paid.
Field Service Engineer - Recycling & Heavy Machinery

Location: UK Wide (ideally Bedfordshire/Milton Keynes/Midlands/Northamptonshire/Leicestershire based)
Salary: Up to 44,000 basic
OTE: Up to 57,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established client within the recycling and heavy machinery sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their service team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically biased multi-skilled engineer who enjoys working in the field and wants long-term stability, progression and strong earning potential.



The Role

  • Field-based position covering sites across the UK

  • Installation, servicing and breakdown support on recycling machinery

  • Working mainly on balers and compactors (desirable)

  • Additional work on shredders and other heavy machinery (desirable)

  • Fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance

  • Electrical testing and diagnostics

  • Completing digital service reports

  • Occasional overnight stays (fully paid)



Machinery Experience (Desirable)

  • Balers

  • Compactors

  • Shredders

  • Heavy recycling plant



Mechanical Skills

  • Hydraulics & pneumatics

  • Chains, belts & bearings

  • Pumps, valves & gearboxes

  • Welding & fabrication



Electrical Skills

  • Electrical testing

  • Sensors, relays, drives & inverters

  • PLC fault finding (desirable)



Requirements

  • Background in recycling or heavy machinery

  • Field service experience

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Able to work independently

  • Strong customer service & communication skills

  • Willing to stay away overnight when required



Package

  • Basic salary: Up to 44,000

  • OTE: 57,000+

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x

  • Company van, tools & work phone provided

  • Door-to-door travel paid

  • Monday to Friday - Days

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