Field Service Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Location: Holmfirth, HD9 4AN

Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + Overtime

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Help Keep the UK's Emergency Services Moving.

Do you have experience maintaining HGVs, agricultural machinery, plant equipment, commercial vehicles, lifting equipment or hydraulic systems?

Would you like to work on specialist fire and rescue vehicles used by frontline emergency services across the UK and Ireland?

At Rosenbauer, one of the world's leading manufacturers of firefighting vehicles and equipment, we're looking for a practical, hands-on engineer to join our growing UK team. You'll work on some of the most advanced emergency response vehicles in service today, supported by specialist manufacturer training in the UK, Germany and Austria.

About the Role:

As a Mobile Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our customers' vehicles remain safe, reliable and operational when they're needed most.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing specialist fire and rescue vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carrying out inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs
• Supporting customers at locations across the UK
• Working closely with frontline emergency service organisations
• Completing service documentation and maintenance records
• Participating in ongoing technical training and development

This is a varied role combining workshop-based activities at our Head Office in Holmfirth with field-based support across the UK and Ireland. There will also be opportunities to attend specialist training and development programmes at our facilities in Germany and Austria.

Who We're Looking For:

We're interested in hearing from engineers with experience in sectors such as:

• HGV and commercial vehicles
• Agricultural machinery
• Plant and construction equipment
• Material handling equipment
• Cranes and lifting equipment
• Military vehicle maintenance (REME)

You may already have experience working with:

• Diesel engines
• Hydraulic systems
• Vehicle electrical systems
• Pneumatics
• Lifting equipment
• LOLER-inspected equipment

LOLER experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

What You'll Need:

• A strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• A proactive and customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland
• The ability to commute to our Head Office in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Engineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent are desirable; however, we welcome applications from experienced engineers from a variety of technical backgrounds.

Salary & Earnings:

Regular overtime opportunities are available in addition to competitive basic salary.

Included as standard:

• Paid overtime, including door-to-door travel
• Company credit card for business expenses
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Benefits & Rewards:

At Rosenbauer, we recognise that great engineers are in demand. That's why we offer a package designed to support your career development and work-life balance.

Career Development:

• Specialist manufacturer training
• Training opportunities in Germany and Austria
• Ongoing technical development on industry-leading emergency service vehicles
• Exposure to advanced hydraulic, electrical and specialist systems
• Long-term career opportunities within a global organisation

Additional Benefits:

• Company vehicle for business use
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• All business travel expenses covered
• Hotel accommodation provided when working away
• Daily subsistence allowance
• Additional overnight allowance for nights spent away from home

Work-Life Balance:

• Additional annual leave with service
• Christmas shutdown
• A combination of workshop-based and field-based work
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible

Health & Wellbeing:

• Following a qualifying period you will be entitled to:
• 20 days full salary sick pay (in a rolling 12 month period)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sovereign Handy Healthcare Plan
• Retail discounts platform (through Sovereign Perks)
• 24/7 GP access

Why Join Rosenbauer?

• Work on specialist vehicles that directly support frontline emergency services
• Join a globally recognised and respected engineering manufacturer
• Receive world-class technical training and development
• Enjoy varied and rewarding work where no two days are the same
• Be part of a stable, growing business with long-term career prospects
• Work alongside a supportive and highly skilled team

Ready for Something Different?

If you're currently working as a HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Plant Fitter, Mobile Service Engineer, Crane Engineer or REME Vehicle Technician and are looking for a more varied role with specialist training and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Service Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Technician, Repair Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, may also be considered for this role.