Technical Engineer

Description

Astute are partnered with a long-established and reputable company specialising in the service, maintenance and repair of waste handling and recycling equipment. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a Technical Engineer to join their team, covering customers within an approximate 100-mile radius of Dartford.

This is a hands-on field-based role, combining service engineering responsibilities with technical support, training, and product expertise across the wider engineering team.

As a Technical Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability while acting as a point of contact for technical guidance across the business.

Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Engineer role

As the Technical Engineer, you will be:

Covering a regional patch ( 100-mile radius from Dartford), travelling up to 100 miles per dayServicing, maintaining, and repairing: Compactors and balersScissor liftsDock levellers and associated waste handling equipmentDiagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes where possibleCarrying out breakdown response and planned maintenanceProducing quotations for repairs and additional worksProviding remote technical support via phone or video to other engineersSupporting training and development of engineers in product knowledge and best practicesWorking safely with 3-phase electrics and hydraulic systemsCollaborating effectively with the wider team both on-site and remotelyOccasional overnight stays and out-of-hours work as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Strong experience with 3-phase electrics (essential)

Good understanding of hydraulic systems (preferred)

Background in maintenance, service, or field engineering

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

Competent in fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems

Experience working on industrial or heavy equipment is advantageous

Personal Skills

The Technical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach

Ability to work independently and support others

Good communication skills for both customer interaction and internal support

Flexible and adaptable to meet business and client needs

Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away from home

Salary and benefits of the Technical Engineer role

Starting salary circa 45,000 per annum ( 17.50 per hour)

Overtime and out-of-hours payments

Company bonus: 500 per quarter

Performance-related incentives and attendance bonuses

Company van and mobile phone provided

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)

Full training and ongoing development

OTE: Realistic earnings of 50,000+ per annum

INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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