Repair and Service Engineer in Luton, Bedfordshire

Location: Field Based / Luton Workshop
Basic Salary: £34,719.49 + 33% shift allowance (£11,457.43)
Total Basic Package: £46,176.92 per annum
Potential Earnings: Up to £65,000 per annum, including travel payments.

Travel: Approximately 120 days per year | UK, International & Offshore

We are working with a leading engineering business to recruit a Repair & Service Engineer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer to work on a range of pumps and rotating equipment, carrying out installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance activities across customer sites worldwide.

The role is primarily field-based, involving approximately 120 days of travel per year. Assignments typically last between 2-6 weeks at a time, with opportunities to work across the UK, internationally and offshore.

When not travelling or working at customer sites, you will be based within the fitting shop, supporting the assembly, overhaul, repair, inspection and testing of pumps and rotating equipment.

• Carrying out installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of pumps and rotating equipment at customer sites.

• Acting as the main point of contact for customers during site activities.

• Supervising customer personnel, contractors and third-party labour where required.

• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Completing risk assessments and promoting safe working practices.

• Diagnosing technical issues and applying practical engineering solutions.

• Working alongside engineering and management teams to resolve technical challenges.

• Maintaining accurate service reports, timesheets and travel documentation.

• Supporting pump assembly, overhaul, repair, inspection and testing activities within the fitting shop when not travelling.

• Approximately 120 days of travel per year.

• Global travel covering UK, international and offshore customer sites.

• Individual assignments typically last between 2-6 weeks.

• International travel may be arranged at relatively short notice, potentially with one week's notice.

• UK working days are typically 7 hours, international assignments 10 hours and offshore assignments 12 hours.

• A full, valid driving licence and a passport suitable for international travel are essential.

• Additional travel payments of up to £60 per day when working away.

• HNC, technical certificate or completed engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience.

• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience.

• Experience working with pumps, rotating equipment or similar industrial machinery.

• Previous field service or site-based engineering experience would be advantageous.

• Experience within power generation, manufacturing or oil and gas environments.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Experience with installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.

• Strong practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

• Confident communication skills when dealing with customers and colleagues.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a high-voltage (HV) environment.

• Offshore Safety & Emergency Training.

• Overhead Crane / Slinger Operator certification.

• Basic salary: £34,719.49 per annum.

• 33% shift allowance: £11,457.43 per annum.

• Total basic package: £46,176.92 per annum.

• Additional travel payments of up to £60 per day when working away.

• Potential annual earnings of up to £65,000, depending on travel undertaken.

If you are a hands-on engineer looking for an opportunity to develop your experience, travel internationally and work on specialist industrial equipment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.