Field Service Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to maintain, service and repair a recycling and waste handling equipment at customer sites across the North West.

The role will mainly involve travelling within a radius of your home, with occasional travel further afield when required (a company van is provided). 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 
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation and customer site procedures.

Experience

• Experience in 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.