Mobile Service Engineer (Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems)

Bedford Source: WhatJobs

£32 - £35 Basic

£32 - £35 Basic + Bonus (OTE £45)+ Company Van#

Hours: Monday – Friday days, weekend work and callout available at an enhanced rate

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Permanent | Full-Time

Are You a Hands-On Engineer Looking for Your Next Challenge?

Interaction Recruitment are working with a leading specialist provider of hydraulic hose replacement and fluid power solutions who are looking to recruit a Mobile Field Service Engineer to join their growing Northampton team.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a wide range of engineering and maintenance backgrounds, including:

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance Engineering
Forklift Engineering
Plant Machinery
Agricultural Engineering
HGV & Commercial Vehicle Maintenance
Automotive & Vehicle Technicians
Service & Repair Engineering
Industrial Manufacturing
Powered Access Equipment
Military / REME Engineering

No previous hydraulic experience is required. Full training will be provided to engineers with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

The Package

£32 - £35 basic salary
Uncapped bonus scheme with realistic OTE of £45
Fully equipped company van
Door to Door Paid
£8 worth of training investment
Overtime opportunities
On-call payments
Comprehensive hydraulic and product training
Career progression and development opportunities
Uniform and PPE provided
Permanent position with a well-established and growing business

The Role

As a Mobile Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering a professional on-site repair and maintenance service to customers across a range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, agriculture and transport.

Working independently in a customer-facing position, you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs and help keep critical machinery and equipment operational.

Key Responsibilities

Attend customer sites to diagnose and repair hydraulic hose and fluid power equipment failures.
Carry out on-site hose replacement, assembly and repair work.
Deliver a fast and effective breakdown service to minimise customer downtime.
Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
Build strong customer relationships and provide a professional service at all times.
Promote company products and services where appropriate.
Maintain stock levels within the service vehicle to maximise first-time fixes.
Complete vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
Accurately complete service reports and technical documentation.
Support workshop and service centre operations when required.
Attend training courses and ongoing development programmes.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in a mechanical, electrical, maintenance or engineering environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Practical hands‑on engineering ability.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
Professional and reliable approach.
Willingness to participate in an on-call rota.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable but Not Essential

Hydraulic hose or fluid power experience.
Mobile service engineering experience.
Experience working on forklifts, plant machinery, HGVs, agricultural equipment, automotive systems or industrial machinery.
Full hydraulic training will be provided for candidates with transferable engineering skills and a positive attitude.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business that offers industry-leading training, genuine career progression and strong earning potential. If you’re a hands‑on engineer looking for a varied field-based role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

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