Field Service Engineer/Equipment Engineer in Slough, Berkshire

Field Service Engineer / Equipment Engineer

Slough
£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Travel Allowance + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer / Equipment Engineer to join a leading global provider of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance within the aviation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of airport equipment, supporting major UK airports while benefiting from industry-leading training and development opportunities.

Working between the workshop and customer sites, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, and repairing Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational in demanding aviation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on Ground Support Equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Service, inspect, repair, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, brake, and drivetrain systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic assessments on a range of airport support equipment.
• Ensure all equipment meets operational, safety, and compliance standards.
• Remove unserviceable equipment from operation and return it to service only once repairs are completed.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests when required.
• Complete maintenance records and service documentation accurately.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Vehicle Technician, or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience working on plant machinery, vehicles, powered equipment, hydraulics, or heavy machinery.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Aviation or Ground Support Equipment experience is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer?

• £38,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary
• Overtime Opportunities
• Travel Allowance & Paid Travel Time
• Company Vehicle, Tools & Equipment Provided
• Excellent Training & Development Programmes
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Work with a Global Leader in Aviation Support Equipment

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position, please contact Aadhya Kapoor on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).
Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.