Contact Kingston Barnes Ltd
Kingston Barnes Ltd
Field Service Engineer
Somerset
Contact Kingston Barnes Ltd
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Salary
- 41000.00 - 44000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Kingston Barnes Ltd
- Closes
- 22 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Field Service Engineer Recycling & Waste Equipment
Location: UK Wide (Predominantly England)- Need to be based Glastonbury or Surrounding Areas
Salary: GBP41,000 GBP44,000 basic OTE GBP55,000 GBP65,000 (Top earners GBP90k GBP110k)
The Company
We are a specialist engineering company providing comprehensive engineering services to the Recycling and Waste industry. Our expertise spans the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of a wide range of waste and recycling equipment across the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our experienced Service Team.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of service and installation activities on recycling and waste processing equipment. This is a hands-on role that offers excellent earning potential and long-term career progression.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Mechanical and electrical fault finding Installation and commissioning of plant and equipment Working on conveyor systems, balers, and sorting machinery Electrical fault finding on control panels, three-phase motors, inverters, and drives Planning and managing your own workload, including PPMs Working independently and as part of a wider service team Staying away overnight when required (more time at home than away overall) Skills & Qualifications (Essential)
Engineering or manufacturing background Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent Level 3+) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical & electrical) Desirable:
Previous experience within the waste or recycling industry Travel & Working Pattern
UK-wide coverage, with the majority of work based in England On average, 3 nights per week staying away (varies depending on project requirements) Hours, Pay & Benefits
Monday Friday: 8:00am 4:30pm (40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch) Hourly Rate: GBP14 GBP15 per hour (GBP41,000 GBP44,000 basic salary) Overtime:
Time and a half Monday to Saturday (including early starts and late finishes) Double time Sundays Weekend Rota:
Planned work 1 in 3 Saturdays (paid) Additional overtime available for those who want it Benefits include:
22 days holiday + bank holidays- Increases with service up to 25 days + bank holidays Company van (limited personal use available, subject to discussion) Standard sick pay Government pension scheme Genuine career progression opportunities If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Ad ID: 5418225394
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