Mechanical Engineer
Colchester
£35,000 - £38,000
£50,000 OTE + Bonus + Overnight Allowances + Excellent Benefits
Are you a Mechanical Engineer / Field Service Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and travelling to customer sites?
Escape Recruitment is working with an established engineering business that is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of technically interesting projects while receiving ongoing training and genuine long-term career development.
This role offers plenty of variety, with time spent installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites throughout the UK.
The Role
- Installing and commissioning mechanical equipment on customer sites
- Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs
- Mechanical fault finding and diagnosis
- Conducting site inspections and producing survey reports
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Working closely with customers and colleagues to deliver projects safely and efficiently
- Travelling throughout the UK, including regular overnight stays
- Supporting workshop activities when required
What We're Looking For
- A recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
- City & Guilds or equivalent Mechanical qualification
- Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
- Excellent fault-finding skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- A flexible approach to travelling and staying away when required
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary with realistic earnings up to £50,000 OTE
- Annual bonus
- Overnight allowance and additional stay-away payments
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Sick pay
- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent long-term career progression
- Supportive team environment
If you're looking for a varied field-based engineering role with excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.