Lead Field Service Engineer

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 periods

Requirements

• 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) desirable

Why 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.