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Service Engineer

Location: East Midlands

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Role

Engineering Direct are exclusively recruiting for a skilled and motivated Service Engineer to join a dynamic service team. This is a hands-on, customer-facing position requiring both independent and team-based work across a variety of UK sites.

You’ll play a critical role in the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and hydraulic lifting equipment, airframe tooling, and plant machinery—both in the workshop and on client sites.

Key Responsibilities

* Inspect and test lifting equipment (on-site and in-house)

* Conduct safety inspections in compliance with LOLER and PUWER

* Perform maintenance, servicing, and repair work on ground support equipment and airframe tools

* Modify and upgrade lifting equipment as required

* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental best practices

* Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff or new starters as needed

* Produce accurate service reports and documentation

* Work with a team that values safety, quality, and innovation

* Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

* Varied, hands-on work in a supportive environment

* Be part of a company serving some of the most exciting industries in the world

What’s on Offer

* Join a team that values safety, quality, and innovation

* Access to ongoing training and professional development

* Diverse, hands-on work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment

* Work across exciting sectors including aerospace and engineering

The Candidate

* Eligibility to work in the UK, no sponsorship is available.

* LEEA qualified or similar industry-recognised certification

* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering preferred

* Solid understanding of LOLER and PUWER compliance

* Advantageous certifications: IPAF, CSCS, Counterbalance forklift

* Working knowledge of electrical maintenance is a plus

* Strong mechanical aptitude, including hydraulics and pneumatics

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

* Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude

* Well-organised, self-disciplined, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

* Must be willing to travel regularly within the UK (and occasionally overseas)

* A valid UK driving licence and passport are essential

To discuss this further please contact Richard Nield, Head of Permanent Recruitment or email your up-to-date CV