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Field Service Engineer - Birmingham

Job type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Salary/Rate:Up to £34350 per annum
Business Sector:Field Service Engineering
Job ref:BBBH152674
Post Date:April 28, 2025

Field Service Engineer - Birmingham & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £34,350 + Bonus Scheme after Probation
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (paid door-to-door)

Looking for a role where your engineering skills genuinely make a difference?
We're recruiting a Level 2 Field Service Engineer to join a highly respected Service Team, supporting clients across Birmingham and surrounding areas. There will also be travel across other areas of the UK, with full expenses covered.

This is a field-based role working with vital patient moving and handling equipment such as hoists, baths, and beds. You'll be responsible for keeping this essential equipment fully operational, ensuring safety and reliability for the people who need it most.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and LOLER testing
  • Diagnosing faults and responding to breakdowns
  • Installation, repair, and commissioning of fixed patient handling equipment
  • Conducting site and pre-installation surveys
  • Completing reports via PDA systems and liaising with clients
  • Adhering to all Health & Safety policies and standards
  • Participating in the on-call rota for emergency out-of-hours support

About You:

  • Mechanical or electrical background with hands-on fault-finding experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Good physical fitness, with the ability to carry out manual handling tasks
  • Willing to travel and stay overnight when required (with all costs covered)

Salary and Benefits:

  • Basic salary of £34,350
  • Bonus scheme following a 6-month probation period
  • 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and company closure days)
  • Paid door-to-door travel
  • Overtime paid at time and a quarter
  • Pre-agreed weekend work available
  • Overnight allowance: £50 taxable, plus £30 meals allowance (tax-free)
  • Accommodation arranged and fully paid for
  • Company pension scheme

If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and delivering great service, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and contact details to our recruitment team.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.