via reed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Lead Field Service Engineer

Pertemps Specialist Division
Bolton Full-time GBP 36,000 – 36,000
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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.

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