Field Service Engineer (0000026881)

Overview

Reference
0000026881

Salary
£40,000 - £60,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Peterborough

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
04 December 2025


Job Role: Field Service Engineer
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £30,000-£45,000 (OTE 40K – 60K+)
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-16.30 + Overtime
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client:
Interaction Technical have partnered with a direct manufacturer of plant machinery. Our client, who have been established for over 40 years, have reached a stage of growth where they are looking to onboard & train engineers from either a plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural background to the team. They offer a comprehensive training scheme alongside relative internal progression routes. 

The package:

  • 30 days annual leave
  • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
  • Christmas shut down
  • 1 hour per shift lunch paid
  • Van & fuel card
  • Chiropractor private medical treatment scheme/ occupational health
  • Pension scheme
  • Tool allowance
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Death in Service Scheme (4 x last P60)
  • Private medical health (contributory)

The Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in the Plant,(essential)
  • Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (Essential)
  • Experience working on engines would be advantageous
  • Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
  • A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own
  • Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (Essential)
  • Full UK Drivers License

The Responsibilities:

  • Travel to client sites to perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.
  • Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices.
  • Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.
  • Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius via email on Julius.Okmanas@irweb.co.uk or 07791 957 500


INDTE

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.

Job Role: Field Service Engineer
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £30,000-£45,000 (OTE 40K – 60K+)
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-16.30 + Overtime
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client:
Interaction Technical have partnered with a direct manufacturer of plant machinery. Our client, who have been established for over 40 years, have reached a stage of growth where they are looking to onboard & train engineers from either a plant, HGV, Automotive or Agricultural background to the team. They offer a comprehensive training scheme alongside relative internal progression routes. 

The package:

  • 30 days annual leave
  • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
  • Christmas shut down
  • 1 hour per shift lunch paid
  • Van & fuel card
  • Chiropractor private medical treatment scheme/ occupational health
  • Pension scheme
  • Tool allowance
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Death in Service Scheme (4 x last P60)
  • Private medical health (contributory)

The Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in the Plant,(essential)
  • Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (Essential)
  • Experience working on engines would be advantageous
  • Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience
  • A desire to lead, manage and grow a team of your own
  • Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (Essential)
  • Full UK Drivers License

The Responsibilities:

  • Travel to client sites to perform maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnose complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.
  • Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Offer training and support to clients' staff on machinery operation and maintenance best practices.
  • Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting.
  • Communicate effectively with the in-house engineering team to provide feedback and improve product performance.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius via email on Julius.Okmanas@irweb.co.uk or 07791 957 500


INDTE

Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.


Contact information

Julius Okmanas