Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Salary: £37,000-£40,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Field-Based

Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence essential

Are you a hands-on engineer looking for a varied field-based role?

Barker Ross is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in mechanised irrigation and water management. We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a growing team, providing installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of specialist irrigation equipment across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being out on the road, solving technical problems and working with a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel and electrical systems.

No two days will be the same. You will spend the majority of your time working at customer sites, with occasional workshop-based duties.

The Equipment

• Irrigation booms and hose reels
• Pumps and pumping systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Diesel-driven equipment
• Electrical control systems
• Automation, sensors and controls

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair irrigation systems
• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
• Test equipment and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical manuals
• Provide professional technical support to customers on-site
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Work safely and in accordance with company standards

About You

We are interested in hearing from engineers with experience in:

• Field Service Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Plant Engineering
• FLT Engineering
• Maintenance Engineering
• Mobile Engineering

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a field service, maintenance or engineering role
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience with hydraulics, pumps, diesel engines or industrial machinery
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• A full UK driving licence

What's On Offer?

• £37,000-£40,000 salary depending on experience
• Flexibility on salary for the right candidate with strong technical experience
• Company vehicle where applicable
• Varied field-based work across the UK
• A high degree of autonomy
• Specialist training and development
• Opportunity to build expertise in irrigation and water management
• Supportive and experienced team
• Long-term career progression with an established and growing specialist business

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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