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Multi-Skilled Engineer
£40,000
Leicester
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Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer (Electrical bias)

Overview

If youre a hands-on engineer who enjoys problem solving, variety, and being out in the field rather than stuck behind a desk, this could be a great next step.

Were working with a well-established business looking to bring in a multi-skilled Field Service Engineer to support their growing customer base. This role offers a mix of maintenance, breakdown response, installation, and customer interaction, giving you real variety day to day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fault finding, diagnostics and problem resolution
  • Reactive breakdown support
  • Planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing
  • Unplanned maintenance and urgent repairs
  • Component replacement and system upgrades
  • Installation and commissioning of equipment
  • Operator training and full handover on completed work
  • Completion of service reports and general administration

Requirements

  • Field-based role with travel required

  • Home-based with door-to-door travel

  • Flexible approach to overtime and occasional overnight stays

  • Multi-skilled engineer with a preference for an electrical bias

  • Strong knowledge of:

  • Electrical systems

  • Electronics

  • PLCs (Siemens S5/S7 preferred)

  • Mechanical systems

  • Hydraulics and pneumatics

Relevant technical qualification (e.g. HNC/HND) or equivalent hands-on experience such as an apprenticeship IT literate with the ability to complete reports and documentation Professional and customer-focused approach Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with other engineers High attention to detail and pride in quality of work

Package & Benefits

  • Basic salary circa £30,000 £40,000 (depending on experience, based on a 40-hour week)
  • Overtime paid at time and one-third after 40 hours
  • Performance-related bonus structure
  • No regular evening or weekend work (only in exceptional circumstances by prior agreement)
  • Daily travel expenses covered
  • Company van provided (with permitted private use, subject to benefit-in-kind taxation)
  • Fuel card and company credit card provided
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution of 6% after 3 months
  • Holiday entitlement of 2324 days (depending on calendar year)
  • Additional performance-related incentives
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Multi-Skilled Engineer£40,000
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