Field Service Engineer - Recycling Machinery

Field Service Engineer – Recycling Machinery Winner Recruitment are recruiting for a Field Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients, a well-established manufacturer and supplier of specialist recycling and waste-processing machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business that designs, installs, services, and supports recycling equipment for customers across the recycling, waste management, manufacturing, and industrial sectors throughout the UK.

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Job Title Field Service Engineer
Reporting To Service Manager / Engineering Manager
Location UK-based with nationwide travel
Job Type Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview We are looking for an experienced and motivated Field Service Engineer to join our client's growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of recycling and waste-processing machinery at customer sites across the UK.
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer with strong mechanical and electrical skills and a customer-focused attitude.
Key Responsibilities Install, service, maintain and repair recycling machinery at customer sites
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
Complete onsite commissioning and machinery testing
Provide technical support and guidance to customers
Complete service reports and maintenance documentation
Ensure all work is carried out safely and professionally
Work independently and effectively manage your own workload
Participate in occasional overtime and call-out support when required
Machinery You'll Be Working With Horizontal balers
Vertical balers
Static compactors
Portable compactors
Drum crushers
Conveyor systems
Hydraulic recycling machinery
PLC-controlled equipment
Electro-hydraulic systems
Skills & Experience Required Essential Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience working on industrial or recycling machinery
Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to read mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
Full UK Driving Licence
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Flexible approach to nationwide travel and overnight stays
Desirable PLC fault-finding experience
18th Edition qualification
Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship
Welding and fabrication experience
Experience within the recycling or waste management industry
IPAF, PASMA or Forklift certifications
Personal Attributes Reliable and professional
Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
Strong problem-solving ability
Team player
Organised with excellent attention to detail
Calm under pressure
What's on Offer Competitive salary
Overtime opportunities
Company vehicle
Mobile phone and laptop
Company pension
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression opportunities
Business travel expenses covered
If you're an experienced Field Service Engineer looking for your next challenge with a growing and innovative engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Winner Recruitment for a confidential discussion. xwzovoh
Winner Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.