Hiring: Field Service Engineer

Company: Cabel UK
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Job Description Service Engineer – Field Service Divisionn Location: Oakham, Rutland (LE15 7FW) – UK & International Travel Required Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Department: Division D – Field Service Who We Aren Great Engineering Begins with Great People! n At Cabel UK, we are proud to be a specialist engineering business providing high-quality repair, maintenance and overhaul services for rotating electrical equipment (alternators). n As part of the Mecc Alte Group, a global leader in independent alternator manufacturing, we deliver specialist electro-mechanical engineering solutions to customers across the UK and internationally. n Our success is built on the expertise, dedication and teamwork of our people. We are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, investing in technical expertise and creating opportunities for our employees to develop and progress. n We are now looking for a skilled and motivated Service Engineer to join our growing Field Service Division. n This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving and travelling to customer sites across a wide range of industries. What We Offern As a valued member of the Cabel UK team, you will benefit from: n n n Competitive salary dependent on experience n n Company profit share scheme (subject to company performance and scheme rules) n n Company pension scheme n n Overtime rates – 1.5x basic hourly rate n n Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential wellbeing and practical support n n Opportunities for UK and international travel n n Ongoing technical training and professional development n n Opportunities for career progression within a specialist engineering business n n A supportive, experienced and collaborative engineering team n n Life Assurance Scheme n The Role – What Will You Be Doing? n n As a Service Engineer , you will play an important role in delivering specialist engineering services directly to our customers, ensuring equipment is maintained, repaired and operating to the highest standards. n Working within our Field Service Division, you will travel to customer sites throughout the UK, supporting a variety of technical projects and engineering requirements. As a specialist in industrial alternator unit & power generation, no two days will be the same. This is a varied, hands-on position where technical expertise, adaptability and excellent customer service are essential. n Your typical responsibilities will include: n n Routine mechanical and electronic component testing. n Completing field-based alternator bearing replacements. n Completing on-site alternator health checks and producing associated inspection reports. n Identification of components to facilitate planned works. n Fault diagnosis both at Cabel and at customer sites where required. n Preparing and completing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure all work is undertaken safely and within scope. n Communicating directly with customers to understand their requirements and ensure the successful completion of engineering activities. n Ensuring all work complies with company quality procedures, health and safety legislation and relevant industry standards. n Travelling throughout the UK and internationally, sometimes at short notice, to support customer requirements. n n As a Service Engineer , you will represent Cabel UK directly at customer sites, playing a key role in maintaining our reputation for technical excellence, reliability and outstanding service. n What Are We Looking For? n We are looking for a technically capable, proactive and customer-focused individual who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. n Essential skills and qualities: n n A minimum of 3 years field service experience in an electro-mechanical engineering discipline. n Practical experience working with industrial machinery or engineering equipment. n Good electrical and mechanical knowledge, with the ability to apply technical skills in practical situations. n A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements. n The ability to work independently, use initiative and solve technical problems effectively. n Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting directly with customers. n Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. n Attention to detail when preparing technical reports and service documentation. n A flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel nationally, including at short notice. A can-do attitude to get jobs done. n Ability to accommodate semi-regular overnight stays dependant on job location (up to 2-3 nights per week). n Basic IT literacy, including Microsoft

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026