Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician

Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician | Watford | Full Time | £33,000–£37,000 per annum + Company Van

Hours: Full Time – 48 hours per week (40 hours on site 8 hours travel)

Do you enjoy solving practical problems, working hands-on and seeing a job through from inspection to completion?

Our client specialises in the inspection, maintenance, repair and installation of sports, gymnasium and fixed equipment for schools, leisure facilities, MOD sites and other organisations across the UK.

This is a varied field-based role where no two days are the same. You could be carrying out equipment inspections, completing repairs, installations or larger remedial works, working independently or alongside other engineers.

We are looking for someone based in or around Watford / West London, with a strong practical background, good problem-solving skills and the ability to work confidently on customer sites.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, maintenance, repairs and installation works at customer sites, ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out inspections, maintenance, repairs and installation works in accordance with company standards and Health and Safety regulations
Identify defects and appropriate remedial measures, looking for repair options rather than replacement where possible
Produce accurate and detailed site reports, including findings, work completed, recommendations and quotes
Provide measurements, drawings, photographs, supplier part numbers and prices to support accurate quotations
Identify and obtain the parts, equipment and tools required for each job
Read job paperwork and RAMS before attending site to ensure the work, tools, parts, PPE and safe working methods are understood
Carry out vehicle checks and plan journeys to ensure punctual arrival at customer sites
Notify the office promptly of any overruns, delays, access issues or aborted visits
Complete job paperwork and reports and return them to the office within 24 hours
Maintain the company vehicle, tools, PPE and vehicle stock in accordance with company standards
Complete timesheets, vehicle checks, PPE, clothing, tools and stock checks as required
Complete Health and Safety training, toolbox talks and company training as required
Maintain a clean, tidy and organised vehicle and report any defects
Collaborate with colleagues and assist with the instruction and training of new engineers
Support colleagues and supervise on-site works where required
Working Hours & Travel

This is a 48-hour working week, consisting of:

40 hours of site/work time
8 hours of travel time per week
Engineers are expected to be on site and ready to start work at 8:00am, so early starts will form part of the role depending on the location of the site.
The role involves regular travel throughout London, the South East and across the UK, along with travel to the Manchester base when required.
Overnight stays away from home are required as part of the role, typically around 2–5 nights per month.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable with:
Regular driving
Early starts
Travelling throughout the UK
Staying away from home when required
Driving to Manchester when necessary
Requirements

Essential

Practical experience in an inspection, reporting, maintenance, fitting or installation role
Experience using hand and power tools
Experience working at height of up to 30ft using ladders and towers
Strong practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills
Ability to identify sensible repair solutions rather than automatically replacing equipment
Good technical competence and attention to detail, with the ability to understand parts diagrams
Excellent customer service and organisational skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative, as well as working effectively as part of a team
Ability to produce clear and accurate reports
Full clean UK driving licence
Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PDF and iPad iOS
DBS check
Necessary permits to work in the UK
Desirable

Experience using floor sanders/buffers
Experience with arc welding
PASMA certificate
Experience supervising on-site works
Experience assisting with the training or instruction of new engineers
What’s In It For You

£33,000–£37,000 per annum
Company van
Standard pension
28 days’ holiday
Monday to Friday working
40 hours of site/work time + 8 hours of travel time per week
Varied work across a wide range of customer sites
Opportunity to develop specialist skills
Training and development within the sports and gymnasium equipment industry
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is reliable, thinks ahead and enjoys finding solutions to practical problems. If you are a hands-on engineer looking for a varied field-based role and the opportunity to develop specialist skills, we would like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed