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Posted 21 July, 2026

Field Service Engineer, Warrington/Wigan/Preston

Impellam
Wigan, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Field Service Engineer - Materials Handling Field-Based | Warrington, Wigan & Preston Competitive Salary + Overtime + Company Vehicle\n

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.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on materials handling equipment
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  • Diagnose faults using electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
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  • Complete accurate service reports, documentation, and parts management
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  • Deliver excellent customer service on-site, acting as a company ambassador
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  • Identify upsell opportunities and additional work where appropriate
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  • Ensure full health & safety compliance at all times
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About You We're looking for candidates with a strong engineering mindset and practical experience, ideally from one of the following backgrounds:

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  • Automotive / Vehicle Technician
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  • HGV / Plant / Forklift Engineering
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  • Agricultural or Military Engineering
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You'll also have:

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

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

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  • Fault finding & diagnostics
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  • Time management & organisation
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  • Customer service & communication
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  • Problem-solving
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  • Initiative & teamwork
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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.\n

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