Field Service Engineer

Northampton, Northamptonshire
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Field Service Engineer
Waste & Recycling Machinery
Northampton NN1 1SP
Mon-Fri Day Shifts
UK and some International travel
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 locations could include Northampton or 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. 
Flexible to travel national and international when required.
Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams
Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
Must have a full driving licence. 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 
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
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Job Info
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Job Title:
Field Service Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary:
£37500 - £40000 Per annum OTE £55k
Posted:
Nov 26th 2025
Closes:
Dec 27th 2025
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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