Field Service Engineer
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225370747
Job Description:
Mobile Field Service Engineer. Refuse Vehicles & EVsLocation: Field-based. M4 Corridor and West London
Salary: £52,000 to £80,000 per year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
A specialist engineering company is looking for an experienced Mobile Field Service Engineer to service, diagnose and repair refuse collection vehicles, bin lifters and electric vehicle systems.
Working independently at customer depots and roadside locations, you will help maximise vehicle uptime while ensuring all repairs meet safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Service, inspect and maintain refuse collection vehicles and bin lifters
Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical faults
Repair and replace pumps, valves, rams, wiring looms, sensors and control systems
Support fault-finding on EV refuse vehicles and 12/24V auxiliary systems
Attend breakdowns and emergency call-outs
Complete LOLER-related inspections and identify safety-critical defects
Use OEM diagnostic equipment, wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics
Complete digital job cards, service reports and parts records
Liaise professionally with customers, depot managers and drivers
Requirements
Experience working on refuse vehicles, HGV bodies, bin lifters or heavy plant
Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
Previous mobile field service experience
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive or HGV Engineering
Full UK driving licence
Confident using digital systems and diagnostic equipment
Experience with LOLER inspections, EV or high-voltage systems, HGV maintenance or CODESYS diagnostics would be advantageous.
Package
Salary of £52,000 to £80,000, depending on experience
Overtime and call-out payments
Fully equipped service van, tools and diagnostic equipment
Manufacturer and EV training
Pension scheme
Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
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