Mobile Service Engineer (Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems) (HYDROBED)

Overview

Reference
HYDROBED

Salary
£32,000 - £40,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Bedfordshire -- Bedford

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
29 September 2026


Mobile Service Engineer (Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems)

£32,000 - £35,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £45,000+) + Company Van#

Hours: Monday – Friday days, weekend work and callout available at an enhanced rate

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Permanent | Full-Time

Are You a Hands-On Engineer Looking for Your Next Challenge?

Interaction Recruitment are working with a leading specialist provider of hydraulic hose replacement and fluid power solutions who are looking to recruit a Mobile Field Service Engineer to join their growing Northampton team.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a wide range of engineering and maintenance backgrounds, including:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Forklift Engineering
  • Plant Machinery
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • HGV & Commercial Vehicle Maintenance
  • Automotive & Vehicle Technicians
  • Service & Repair Engineering
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Powered Access Equipment
  • Military / REME Engineering

No previous hydraulic experience is required. Full training will be provided to engineers with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.


The Package

  • £32,000 - £35,000 basic salary
  • Uncapped bonus scheme with realistic OTE of £45,000+
  • Fully equipped company van
  • Door to Door Paid
  • £8,000 worth of training investment
  • Overtime opportunities
  • On-call payments
  • Comprehensive hydraulic and product training
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • Permanent position with a well-established and growing business

The Role

As a Mobile Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering a professional on-site repair and maintenance service to customers across a range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture and transport.

Working independently in a customer-facing position, you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs and help keep critical machinery and equipment operational.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair hydraulic hose and fluid power equipment failures.
  • Carry out on-site hose replacement, assembly and repair work.
  • Deliver a fast and effective breakdown service to minimise customer downtime.
  • Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Build strong customer relationships and provide a professional service at all times.
  • Promote company products and services where appropriate.
  • Maintain stock levels within the service vehicle to maximise first-time fixes.
  • Complete vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
  • Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
  • Accurately complete service reports and technical documentation.
  • Support workshop and service centre operations when required.
  • Attend training courses and ongoing development programmes.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience in a mechanical, electrical, maintenance or engineering environment.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Practical hands-on engineering ability.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
  • Professional and reliable approach.
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable but Not Essential

  • Hydraulic hose or fluid power experience.
  • Mobile service engineering experience.
  • Experience working on forklifts, plant machinery, HGVs, agricultural equipment, automotive systems or industrial machinery.

Full hydraulic training will be provided for candidates with transferable engineering skills and a positive attitude.


Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business that offers industry-leading training, genuine career progression and strong earning potential. If you're a hands-on engineer looking for a varied field-based role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Reegan Turney on 07969154727 or email reegan.turney@irweb.co.uk

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Contact information

Reegan Turney