Field Service Engineer, Warrington/Wigan/Preston

Impellam
Wigan, United Kingdom
Yesterday
Posted
17 Jul 2026 (Yesterday)
Field Service Engineer - Materials Handling

Field-Based | Warrington, Wigan & Preston
Competitive Salary + Overtime + Company Vehicle


The Opportunity
We're currently recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team, supporting customers across the Warrington, Wigan & Preston region.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys varied, autonomous work, building relationships with customers while maintaining high-quality service standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on materials handling equipment
  • Diagnose faults using electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Complete accurate service reports, documentation, and parts management
  • Deliver excellent customer service on-site, acting as a company ambassador
  • Identify upsell opportunities and additional work where appropriate
  • Ensure full health & safety compliance at all times


About You
We're looking for candidates with a strong engineering mindset and practical experience, ideally from one of the following backgrounds:

  • Automotive / Vehicle Technician
  • HGV / Plant / Forklift Engineering
  • Agricultural or Military Engineering

You'll also have:

  • Solid mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
  • Experience working in a field-based or customer-facing role
  • The ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
  • A full UK driving licence


What's in It for You

  • Competitive base salary + overtime paid at enhanced rates
  • Company vehicle (fully equipped)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Stable, long-term career in a high-demand engineering sector
  • Supportive team environment with strong progression potential


Key Skills

  • Fault finding & diagnostics
  • Time management & organisation
  • Customer service & communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Initiative & teamwork
Apply Today
If you're a skilled engineer looking for a varied field-based role with strong earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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