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Posted 02 August, 2026

Service Engineer

Reed
Holywell, WLS, GB Full Time

Job Description

Mechanical Service Engineer

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  • Location: Holywell, UK
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  • Job Type: Full-time
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  • Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (based on experience and average hours worked)
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Join our client as a Mechanical Service Engineer and work with the only UK manufacturer of their kind the UK, where you will be responsible for installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing a range of blasting equipment at customer sites across the UK and occasionally in Ireland.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Attend customer sites to install, commission, service, and repair a range of blasting equipment.
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  • Provide detailed and accurate reports on the condition of the customers’ equipment following onsite machine examinations.
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  • Investigate and identify machine problems in emergency breakdown situations, both mechanically and electrically.
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  • Identify opportunities for productivity or efficiency improvements to equipment while on site and recommend these to the customer.
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  • Work includes flexible hours, with some weekend and unsociable working hours, along with overnight stays.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Full Driving License.
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  • Mechanical engineering skills with basic electrical knowledge.
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  • Experience in fitting, welding, and basic fabrication on site (renewal and repair).
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  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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  • Good communication skills, both customer-facing and with internal/external staff.
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  • Flexible working approach, prepared for extended hours and travel, including overseas work in Ireland.
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive salary with potential earnings between £45,000 to £60,000 per annum.
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  • Contracted hours are 40 hours per week, but average working week is 55 hours plus.
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  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, all paid.
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  • Enhanced pay for out of hours working and Saturday working.
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  • Expenses covered including hotels, meals, and travel.
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  • Company van with fuel card, all tools required, and PPE provided.
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  • Government-backed pension scheme.
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  • Comprehensive product training and all certification courses for safe working (e.g., FLT, IPAF, Confined Space) provided.
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To apply for this Mechanical Service Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.