Lead Field Service Engineer

Description:

Job Title: Lead Field Service Engineer
Location: Bolton
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift
Shift: Days (Field-Based)
Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Lead Field Service Engineer.
This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects.

The Role

Lead a 2-person field team as the senior engineer on-site
Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities
Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency
Work closely with an experienced engineer
Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector
Occasional working away (typically 3–4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periodsRequirements

10+ years’ experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar
Strong mechanical “hands-on” background
Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field
Experience with:

Lifting & cranage operations

Working at height

Confined spaces
Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work)
Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirableWhy Apply?

Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility
Join a stable, long-standing engineering team
Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves
Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector
Apply Now

If you are a seasoned Field Service Engineer looking for a step up into a lead role, or already operating at that level and seeking a more secure long-term opportunity, apply today