Field Service Engineer
Locations: UK wide
Reporting to: Equipment Operations Manager

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to maintain, service and repair a fleet of recycling and waste handling equipment at customer sites across the UK.

The role will mainly involve travelling within a radius of your home, with occasional travel further afield when required. You will be responsible for installing, fault-finding, servicing and repairing compactors, balers and other specialist equipment, ensuring machines remain safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities
As a Field Service Engineer, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on recycling and waste handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Replace faulty components using hand and power tools.
• Install, service and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Test, recommission and verify equipment following repairs.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery, including three-phase electrical connections.
• Prepare repair quotations and provide technical recommendations where required.
• Complete service reports, inspection records and supporting photographs.
• Deliver basic operator training to customers on the safe operation of equipment.
• Provide technical support and promote safe working practices on customer sites.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
• Plan and manage your own workload to meet customer and business requirements.
• Liaise with engineering managers and technical support teams when required.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation and customer site procedures.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience servicing, maintaining or repairing recycling, waste management or similar industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Basic welding skills for minor repairs.
• A good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and resolve technical issues efficiently.