lead engineer/ Field service engineer

Position: Field Service Engineer (Medium Speed Engines)
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Location: Home-Based - UK and International Wide
Rate/Salary: £43,680 Basic + Field Uplift + Company Van
Type: Permanent / Full Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies available UK-wide.
We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, overhaul and servicing of medium-speed diesel engines across the UK. This is a home-based role with nationwide travel, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy working in the field while still having time allocated for planning and administration.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs on medium-speed diesel engines.
• Undertake engine overhauls both in the workshop and at customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and provide effective solutions.
• Complete service reports, maintenance documentation and parts lists.
• Plan upcoming jobs and liaise with the engineering team regarding required parts and resources.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures and health & safety standards.
• Travel throughout the UK and some international travel to support customer requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience working on medium-speed diesel engines is preferred.
• Experience carrying out engine servicing, maintenance and overhauls.
• No specific engine manufacturer experience is required.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally .

Salary and Benefits:

• Basic salary of £43,680 per annum (£21.00 per hour based on a 40-hour week).
• Field work paid at £30.00 per hour (£360 per day). During field work, the first 8 hours are uplifted from the basic hourly rate to £30.00 per hour.
• Company van provided.
• Home-based role with UK-wide coverage.
• Permanent full-time position with opportunities to work on a wide variety of engine applications.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.