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Field Service Engineer – Recycling & Waste Equipment

Location: UK Wide (Predominantly England)- Need to be based Glastonbury or Surrounding Areas

Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 basic | OTE £55,000 – £65,000 (Top earners £90k–£110k)

The Company

We are a specialist engineering company providing comprehensive engineering services to the Recycling and Waste industry. Our expertise spans the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of a wide range of waste and recycling equipment across the UK.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our experienced Service Team.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of service and installation activities on recycling and waste processing equipment. This is a hands-on role that offers excellent earning potential and long-term career progression.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Mechanical and electrical fault finding

Installation and commissioning of plant and equipment

Working on conveyor systems, balers, and sorting machinery

Electrical fault finding on control panels, three-phase motors, inverters, and drives

Planning and managing your own workload, including PPMs

Working independently and as part of a wider service team

Staying away overnight when required (more time at home than away overall)

Skills & Qualifications (Essential)

Engineering or manufacturing background

Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent – Level 3+) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical & electrical)

Desirable:

Previous experience within the waste or recycling industry

Travel & Working Pattern

UK-wide coverage, with the majority of work based in England

On average, 3 nights per week staying away (varies depending on project requirements)

Hours, Pay & Benefits

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch)

Hourly Rate: £14 – £15 per hour (£41,000 – £44,000 basic salary)

Overtime:

Time and a half – Monday to Saturday (including early starts and late finishes)

Double time – Sundays

Weekend Rota:

Planned work 1 in 3 Saturdays (paid)

Additional overtime available for those who want it

Benefits include:

22 days holiday + bank holidays- Increases with service up to 25 days + bank holidays

Company van (limited personal use available, subject to discussion)

Standard sick pay

Government pension scheme

Genuine career progression opportunities

If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or