Field Service Engineer - Commercial & Industrial Lifts (International & National Travel)
13 hours ago
Leeds
Job Role: Field-Based Engineer – International & National (Lifting Systems) Salary: £33,000–£35,000 base (Realistic earnings of £55,000–£75,000 p.a.) Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00 + Door-to-Door / Overtime @ 1.5x/2x Location: UK (with national and international travel) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Interaction Recruitment has partnered with a global leader in industrial vertical access equipment to recruit skilled Field Engineers to join their growing team. With over 70 years of industry expertise, 3,000+ employees worldwide, and a multimillion-pound turnover, this manufacturer offers full training, excellent earning potential, and clear progression opportunities. The Package: • Base Salary: £33,000–£35,000 with realistic total earnings of £55,000–£75,000 through overtime and door-to-door pay, • Overtime Rates:, • Weekdays (after 8.5 hrs): 1.5x, • Saturdays: 1.5x, • Sundays: 2x, • Door-to-Door Pay: Paid from the moment you leave home to when you return, • Company Van & Fuel Card: Fully equipped for business use, • Paid Overnight Stays:, • UK: £25/night, • Overseas/Rig Work: £65–£70/night (accommodation covered), • 33 Days Holiday: Including bank holidays, increasing after 1 year, • Full Training Provided: Internal onboarding and manufacturer-led technical courses, • Tools & PPE Supplied: All necessary equipment provided, • Career Progression: Clear development paths into senior or specialist roles, • International Travel Opportunities: Optional work across Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australasia, the Middle East, and offshore rigs, • Overseas Travel Bonus: 0.5 days holiday in lieu for every night spent overseas The Role: You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing vertical access equipment (hoists, lifts, rack & pinion systems) across the UK and internationally. Key duties include: • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults, including VFCs and PLCs, • Supporting installation, inspection, and commissioning of equipment, • Collaborating with service, installation, commissioning, and support teams, • Completing service documentation accurately and on time, • Adhering to company and client safety policies and procedures, • Representing the company professionally on-site and in vehicle presentation, • Participating in emergency out-of-hours support and being flexible with travel and working hours, • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, • Assisting with other field or workshop tasks as required What We Need From You: • Mechanical or electrical engineering background with strong fault-finding skills, • Relevant qualifications: NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, traction, or lift engineering, • Previous experience as a Field Engineer or similar role, • Full UK driving licence and valid passport Commutable From: Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire Similar Roles May Include: Field Service Engineer, Lift Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Fitter, Rack & Pinion Engineer, Traction Engineer, Offshore Engineer, RIG Engineer Contact: Reegan Turney 01604 620032 / 07969154727 Thank you for your interest — we look forward to speaking with you soon JBRP1_UKTJ