Service & Maintenance Engineer

Reference: ServiceMaintenace26_1793008542

Job Role: Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Huntingdon
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: £38,000 to £45,000 per annum (Dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience)

Job Overview

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Multi-Skilled Service & Maintenance Engineer to join our team based in Huntingdon. This dual-faceted role offers a dynamic mix of workshop-based assembly and field-based service operations. When you are not travelling to client sites to commission, service, or repair our custom-built machinery and automated systems, you will be based on site in Huntingdon vital electrical and mechanical assembly tasks.

We welcome applications from engineers at various stages of their careers; any suitable, relevant experience will be strongly considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Field Service & Maintenance: Travel to customer sites to perform routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and diagnostics on bespoke machinery and automated systems.
  • Workshop Assembly: Build, wire, and mechanically assemble custom machinery and sub-assemblies at our facility when not deployed on-site.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and rectify complex electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimize client downtime.
  • Customer Relations: Act as a professional technical representative of the company while on-site, providing clear updates and excellent service to clients.
  • Documentation: Complete service reports, maintenance logs, and commissioning checklists accurately.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Multi-Skilled Background: Proven hands-on experience in both mechanical fitting and electrical troubleshooting/assembly.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working on bespoke, custom-built machinery rather than just standard, repetitive production lines.
  • Mobility: Willingness to travel to various site locations as required (a valid UK driving license is essential).

Desirable (Plus) Factors

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
  • Basic understanding or experience with PLC programming/fault-finding.
  • Prior experience working with robotic or automated systems.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on 07539 656 030 or [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38,000.00 - £45,000.00
Per annum
GBP38000 - GBP45000 per annum
Added 26/10/2026
Reference: ServiceMaintenace26_1793008542

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