Field Service Engineer

CV-LibraryChippenham, WiltshirepermanentPosted: 14 July 2026
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Mobile Field Service Engineer. Refuse Vehicles & EVs

Location: 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

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

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