Field Service Engineer

Company: Kingston Barnes Ltd
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Location: Burton upon Trent
Job Description:

Field Service Engineer (Midlands and UK)

Full Time | Permanent | £40,000 per year |

Covering UK AND Scotland, want someone based in the Midlands, most of customers and clients in this area.

Core Hours

Mon-Thu, 08:00 – 16:30 and Fri, 08:00 – 15:30

Saturdays 0-2 per month based on customer demand and resource.

Sundays Occasional

Nights up to 50 nights 6:00PM-6:30AM based on customer demand with £200 per night shift allowance Inc. Rest Day

A well-established and growing engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join its service team, supporting customers across the Midlands.

This is a field-based role where you will be responsible for conducting site works and servicing activities safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed schedules, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will:

  • Deliver planned site works and servicing activities to meet customer requirements.
  • Working with lifts, pallets, conveyors, elevators
  • Prepare and submit RAMS for approval prior to attending site.
  • Complete works safely and efficiently, adhering to all health & safety standards.
  • Produce accurate and timely site reports following each job.
  • Maintain company equipment including PPE, tools, and vehicle.
  • Support and assist other engineers where required.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Report near misses, incidents, or safety concerns promptly.
  • Assist with training and mentoring of colleagues when required.
  • You will work closely with management, maintaining clear communication around job schedules, site requirements, and overtime approvals.

About You

You will ideally have:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an engineering or field service environment
  • Experience within the materials handling industry worked with lifts, pallets, conveyors, elevators.
  • Strong understanding of quality standards (ISO 9001 preferred)
  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • A proactive, organised, and safety-focused approach.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths & English (Grade C / 4 or above)
  • UK Driving Licence
  • IPAF, RTITB & CSCS (or willingness to obtain)
  • First Aid trained
  • Competent with Microsoft Office 365
  • ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
  • DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)

What’s On Offer

  • Up to £40,000 per year
  • Company van, mobile phone & tablet
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with a Christmas shutdown)
  • Depending on the job, could have to stay away. A lot of the time they are getting home same day, as most customers are based in that area.
  • Paid time ½ after 39 hours work
  • Pension scheme
  • Profit share scheme.
  • Life & medical insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Full training and ongoing development

Additional Information

While primarily a field-based role, there may be occasional involvement in customer or supplier visits for training, investigations, or improvement projects.

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Posted: September 27th, 2026