Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer – Water & Wastewater Instrumentation
Birmingham | Home-based with site travel
£30,000, rising to £32,400 after probation
Company van with personal use | Private medical cover | Daily meal allowance

Do you have experience in electromechanical fault finding and enjoy practical, hands-on work? This is an opportunity to develop specialist skills in water and wastewater instrumentation, with comprehensive product training provided.

We are recruiting on behalf of an established independent specialist in the maintenance of water quality monitoring equipment. Due to continued growth, the business is looking for a Field Service Engineer based in the Lichfield area.

The role
Working from home and travelling to customer sites, you will service and maintain instrumentation used to monitor wastewater quality. You will work across large urban treatment facilities and smaller rural sites, with outdoor work throughout the year.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Diagnosing and resolving electromechanical faults.
• Servicing, calibrating and verifying monitoring instrumentation.
• Maintaining accurate daily service reports.
• Managing vehicle stock and keeping equipment organised.
• Following site health and safety procedures.

What we’re looking for

• At least two years’ experience in electromechanical fault finding.
• A practical approach to diagnosing faults and solving technical problems.
• The ability to work independently and adapt to different sites.
• A willingness to work outdoors throughout the year.
• A full UK driving licence.

Previous water industry or instrumentation, control and automation (ICA) experience would be advantageous. However, the business welcomes applications from engineers with transferable technical experience and a willingness to learn.

SHEA/CSCS, health and safety training and first aid experience would also be beneficial. Training will be provided to obtain the relevant accreditations.

Salary, benefits and hours

• £30,000 starting salary, rising to £32,400 after probation.
• Company van with personal use.
• Private medical cover.
• Daily meal allowance.
• Company pension.
• Comprehensive product training and support.
• 38.5 hours per week: Monday–Thursday, 8am–5pm; Friday, 8am–12:45pm.

Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.