Field Service Engineer in Rushden, Northamptonshire

Field Service Engineer

£32,000 - £35,000 + Company Car (Personal Use) + Overtime + Bonus
Northamptonshire | Field-Based | UK-Wide Travel

An established and growing engineering business is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their service team. This is a strong opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and working independently at customer sites across the UK. The role offers excellent earning potential through overtime, door-to-door travel, and a company vehicle for both business and personal use.

The Role
You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing specialist industrial machinery at customer sites nationwide. The work is varied and technical, involving fault diagnosis, breakdown response, and planned maintenance. You will be trusted to work independently, ensuring equipment is returned to full working order quickly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

Servicing and repairing industrial machinery on customer sites
Strip down, fault-find, and rebuild mechanical systems
Diagnosing issues across mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
Carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown response work
Supporting installation and commissioning when required
Providing on-site technical support and customer interaction
Completing clear and accurate service reportsThis is a field-based position, with engineers travelling directly from home. Workshop attendance is minimal and generally limited to parts collection or occasional support.

About You

Strong mechanical engineering background is essential
Experience working with industrial machinery or similar equipment
Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away when required
Confident and professional when dealing with customersDesirable

Experience with pneumatic systems
Electromechanical understanding
PLC fault-finding experience
Relevant engineering qualificationWhat's on Offer

£32,000 - £35,000 basic salary depending on experience
Company car with fuel card, available for personal use
Door-to-door travel pay
Overtime paid at 1.5x up to 30 hours and 2x thereafter
Monthly bonus scheme
Laptop, phone, and tools provided
Typically 5-10 overnight stays per month
Varied UK-wide work with strong autonomyThis is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking for a varied field role with strong earning potential and genuine independence