Field Service Engineer

Service Engineer – Field Service Division

Location: Oakham, Rutland (LE15 7FW) – UK & International Travel Required
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Division D – Field Service

Who We Are

Great Engineering Begins with Great People!

At Cabel UK, we are proud to be a specialist engineering business providing high-quality repair, maintenance and overhaul services for rotating electrical equipment (alternators).

As part of the Mecc Alte Group, a global leader in independent alternator manufacturing, we deliver specialist electro-mechanical engineering solutions to customers across the UK and internationally.

Our success is built on the expertise, dedication and teamwork of our people. We are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, investing in technical expertise and creating opportunities for our employees to develop and progress.

We are now looking for a skilled and motivated Service Engineer to join our growing Field Service Division.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving and travelling to customer sites across a wide range of industries.

What We Offer

As a valued member of the Cabel UK team, you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Company profit share scheme (subject to company performance and scheme rules)

• Company pension scheme

• Overtime rates – 1.5x basic hourly rate

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential wellbeing and practical support

• Opportunities for UK and international travel

• Ongoing technical training and professional development

• Opportunities for career progression within a specialist engineering business

• A supportive, experienced and collaborative engineering team

• Life Assurance Scheme

The Role – What Will You Be Doing?

As a Service Engineer, you will play an important role in delivering specialist engineering services directly to our customers, ensuring equipment is maintained, repaired and operating to the highest standards.

Working within our Field Service Division, you will travel to customer sites throughout the UK, supporting a variety of technical projects and engineering requirements. As a specialist in industrial alternator unit & power generation, no two days will be the same. This is a varied, hands-on position where technical expertise, adaptability and excellent customer service are essential.

Your typical responsibilities will include:

• Routine mechanical and electronic component testing.
• Completing field-based alternator bearing replacements.
• Completing on-site alternator health checks and producing associated inspection reports.
• Identification of components to facilitate planned works.
• Fault diagnosis both at Cabel and at customer sites where required.
• Preparing and completing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure all work is undertaken safely and within scope.
• Communicating directly with customers to understand their requirements and ensure the successful completion of engineering activities.
• Ensuring all work complies with company quality procedures, health and safety legislation and relevant industry standards.
• Travelling throughout the UK and internationally, sometimes at short notice, to support customer requirements.

As a Service Engineer, you will represent Cabel UK directly at customer sites, playing a key role in maintaining our reputation for technical excellence, reliability and outstanding service.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a technically capable, proactive and customer-focused individual who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Essential skills and qualities:

• A minimum of 3 years field service experience in an electro-mechanical engineering discipline.
• Practical experience working with industrial machinery or engineering equipment.
• Good electrical and mechanical knowledge, with the ability to apply technical skills in practical situations.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and solve technical problems effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting directly with customers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Attention to detail when preparing technical reports and service documentation.
• A flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel nationally, including at short notice. A can-do attitude to get jobs done.
• Ability to accommodate semi-regular overnight stays dependant on job location (up to 2-3 nights per week).
• Basic IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable but not essential:

• A relevant electromechanical qualification (or experience) i.e HNC/ Beng/ relevant OEM experience, suitable military discipline.
• Experience working with rotating electrical equipment, alternators, generators or associated power generation products.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and technical fault-finding.
• Experience preparing RAMS and technical service reports.
• Relevant site safety certification, such as ECS/ SPA/CCS.
• Experience working on Low Voltage (LV) & High Voltage (HV) systems and equipment.

Don't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you!

While previous experience with rotating electrical equipment would be advantageous, we recognise that engineering skills are transferable.

If you have a strong electrical or mechanical background, enjoy practical problem-solving and are willing to develop your knowledge within a specialist engineering environment, we would encourage you to apply.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate a positive attitude, strong technical aptitude and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Why Join Cabel UK?

At Cabel UK, we believe our people are our greatest asset.

As a Service Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engineering projects, develop your technical expertise and gain valuable experience supporting customers across different industries and locations.

You will be part of an experienced and supportive team that values initiative, responsibility and continuous improvement.

Whether you are an established field engineer looking for your next challenge or an experienced workshop engineer ready to take your skills into a customer-facing environment, we want to hear from you.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are a motivated and technically minded individual looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Service Engineer, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Click Apply below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you to the Cabel UK team!

Cabel UK is committed to providing equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.