Field Service Engineer
Waste & Recycling Machinery
Leeds LS1 4DY
UK and occasional International travel
Mon-Fri Day Shifts
Up to £20 per hour (experience dependent)
Realistic OTE of £55k-£60k
Company Van, Fuel Card, On-Call Rates

Are you a talented service engineer with a knack for servicing and repairing recycling or waste management machinery? If so, we want to hear from you…

My client is an established firm in the specialist waste management sector, due to continuous growth they are looking for a Field Service Engineer to install, service and maintain their equipment on various sites across the UK. The ideal candidate location for this role is Leeds or the surrounding counties. Other job titles could include Service Technician, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer or Field Engineer.

The Role - Field Service Engineer 

• Conduct PPM, servicing, and fault diagnosis on-site for recycling equipment, including compactors and balers.
• Participate in hands-on field training with our experienced engineering team, gaining valuable exposure to our equipment and reporting systems.
• Perform warranty repairs and accurately document each service call.
• Ensure all service reports are completed with precision.
• Maintain correct stock levels in your service van to ensure you’re fully equipped for each job.

Candidate Requirements: Field Service Engineer:

• Previous experience within a mobile/ field-based role. 
• Has experience of fault-finding on plant machinery - conveyors, compactors, balers, crushers or similar
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems is essential.
• Electrical fault-finding skills. 
• PLC knowledge desirable
• Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams
• Flexible to travel national and international when required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Must have a full driving licence & UK passport or indefinite leave to remain for work travel purposes.

Salary / Package: Field Service Engineer

• 39.25 hours per week: Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm, Fri: 8 am-2:30 pm
• Salary: £17-£20 per hour depending on experience (up to £40k)
• On-call rota, 1 in 4 weekends 
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Overtime rates x1.5  (realistic OTE £55k+)
• Company Van & Fuel card & Tools provided
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Phone
• Extensive training with long-term career progression.

 Interested? To apply for this Field Service Engineer position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore 0116 254 5411 between 7.30 am - 4.30 pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know - emmag@precisionrecruitment.co.uk PPDEL