Field Service Engineer
Location: Holmfirth, HD9 4AN
Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + Overtime
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Help Keep the UK's Emergency Services Moving.
Do you have experience maintaining HGVs, agricultural machinery, plant equipment, commercial vehicles, lifting equipment or hydraulic systems?
Would you like to work on specialist fire and rescue vehicles used by frontline emergency services across the UK and Ireland?
At Rosenbauer, one of the world's leading manufacturers of firefighting vehicles and equipment, we're looking for a practical, hands-on engineer to join our growing UK team. You'll work on some of the most advanced emergency response vehicles in service today, supported by specialist manufacturer training in the UK, Germany and Austria.
About the Role:
As a Mobile Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our customers' vehicles remain safe, reliable and operational when they're needed most.
Your responsibilities will include:
Servicing, maintaining and repairing specialist fire and rescue vehicles
Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
Carrying out inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs
Supporting customers at locations across the UK
Working closely with frontline emergency service organisations
Completing service documentation and maintenance records
Participating in ongoing technical training and developmentThis is a varied role combining workshop-based activities at our Head Office in Holmfirth with field-based support across the UK and Ireland. There will also be opportunities to attend specialist training and development programmes at our facilities in Germany and Austria.
Who We're Looking For:
We're interested in hearing from engineers with experience in sectors such as:
HGV and commercial vehicles
Agricultural machinery
Plant and construction equipment
Material handling equipment
Cranes and lifting equipment
Military vehicle maintenance (REME)You may already have experience working with:
Diesel engines
Hydraulic systems
Vehicle electrical systems
Pneumatics
Lifting equipment
LOLER-inspected equipmentLOLER experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.
What You'll Need:
A strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
A proactive and customer-focused approach
A full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland
The ability to commute to our Head Office in Holmfirth, West YorkshireEngineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent are desirable; however, we welcome applications from experienced engineers from a variety of technical backgrounds.
Salary & Earnings:
Regular overtime opportunities are available in addition to competitive basic salary.
Included as standard:
Paid overtime, including door-to-door travel
Company credit card for business expenses
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysBenefits & Rewards:
At Rosenbauer, we recognise that great engineers are in demand. That's why we offer a package designed to support your career development and work-life balance.
Career Development:
Specialist manufacturer training
Training opportunities in Germany and Austria
Ongoing technical development on industry-leading emergency service vehicles
Exposure to advanced hydraulic, electrical and specialist systems
Long-term career opportunities within a global organisationAdditional Benefits:
Company vehicle for business use
Mobile phone and laptop provided
All business travel expenses covered
Hotel accommodation provided when working away
Daily subsistence allowance
Additional overnight allowance for nights spent away from homeWork-Life Balance:
Additional annual leave with service
Christmas shutdown
A combination of workshop-based and field-based work
Flexible working arrangements where operationally possibleHealth & Wellbeing:
Following a qualifying period you will be entitled to:
20 days full salary sick pay (in a rolling 12 month period)
Employee Assistance Programme
Sovereign Handy Healthcare Plan
Retail discounts platform (through Sovereign Perks)
24/7 GP accessWhy Join Rosenbauer?
Work on specialist vehicles that directly support frontline emergency services
Join a globally recognised and respected engineering manufacturer
Receive world-class technical training and development
Enjoy varied and rewarding work where no two days are the same
Be part of a stable, growing business with long-term career prospects
Work alongside a supportive and highly skilled teamReady for Something Different?
If you're currently working as a HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mobile Service Engineer, Crane Engineer or REME Vehicle Technician and are looking for a more varied role with specialist training and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Service Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Technician, Repair Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, may also be considered for this role