Job Description

Field Service & Installation Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical

Location: West Midlands depot (UK-wide travel required)

Pay Rate: £15.00 – £19.00 per hour DOE + overtime + paid travel + overnight allowance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contacts: Emily Powell | Sammy Messenger

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Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working in partnership with a respected UK manufacturer delivering large-scale air handling, ventilation and building services systems across commercial and industrial environments.

This is a hands-on, site-based role for an engineer who is comfortable with a predominantly mechanical position (approximately 70% mechanical assembly and installation), supported by electrical installation, wiring and testing (approximately 30%). Candidates must be happy working across both disciplines.

The Role

• Carry out mechanical assembly, installation and fitting of large air handling and ventilation systems
• Support electrical installation work including wiring, termination, testing and fault-finding
• Work on motors, pumps, isolators and associated control equipment
• Assist with on-site mechanical build, alignment and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with fellow engineers to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Travel across the UK with regular overnight stays (overnight allowance paid)
• Complete job documentation, service reports and commissioning records

Overtime & Travel

• Weekdays: x1.33
• Saturdays: x1.5
• Sundays: x1.75

Paid door-to-door travel plus a £45 overnight allowance paid weekly. This role offers excellent earning potential for engineers who enjoy nationwide project work.

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 Electrical qualification (essential)
• 18th Edition certification (essential)
• Strong mechanical assembly or installation experience
• Experience within commercial or industrial environments
• Valid CSCS card (highly desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and stay overnight when required
• Comfortable working in a role that is primarily mechanical with an electrical element

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 – £19.00 depending on experience
• Regular overtime with enhanced rates
• Paid door-to-door travel
• £45 overnight allowance
• Company van and fuel card (business use)
• Life insurance from day one
• Medicash healthcare plan after six months
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long-term career progression with a stable UK engineering business

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, nationwide work and a practical, hands-on role combining mechanical installation with electrical support.

Interviews available immediately. xbpsjku Apply online with an up-to-date CV detailing your full career history.